What is the word for : "A person who, in general, does not agree with the general/popular opinion"?

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I know that I am that person :D
With all seriousness, I am pretty sure there is a word for it, and I have seen it, but i forgot it.

You're a damn dirty *contrarian. Go ahead, tell me you don't agree. ;) You probably think you're a cool rebel* or *nonconformist*, huh? — Dan Bron, Jun 05 '16 at 17:40

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 05 '16 at 19:05

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Try iconoclastic

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a person who criticizes or opposes beliefs and practices that are widely accepted.

edited Jun 05 '16 at 19:05

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answered Jun 05 '16 at 17:40

vickyace

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Or an iconoclast perhaps? – Harlin May 31 '19 at 20:06

ABC · Answer 2 · 2016-06-05T19:23:09.130

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Heretic. It more or less means just that.

Merriam Webster describes it as:

One who dissents from an accepted belief or doctrine.

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answered Jun 05 '16 at 19:17

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 05 '16 at 20:55

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A maverick, perhaps - An unorthodox or independent-minded person; a person who refuses to conform to the views of a particular group or party; an individualist (OED).

answered Jun 05 '16 at 20:55

Dan

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What is the word for : "A person who, in general, does not agree with the general/popular opinion"?

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