Devil's Advocate
Arguing the opposing side to stress-test an idea. Valuable in moderation. The chronic practitioner isn't stress-testing; they've found a costume for contrarianism that meetings can't refuse.
Heard in the wild
“Just to play devil's advocate — what if the vendor misses again?”
Tone check: Professional
Useful once per decision. The person playing it thrice per meeting is the meeting's actual problem.