A contrarian is someone who goes against the grain and holds an opposing opinion to the majority. The term 'contrarian' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: 'NAYSAYER' (8 letters) and 'ANTI' (4 letters). A NAYSAYER is someone who expresses disapproval or disagreement, while an ANTI is someone who is opposed to a particular idea or practice. Together, these two words form the term 'contrarian, ' which describes someone who is against the popular opinion.