counterargument
noun
coun·ter·ar·gu·ment
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈär-gyə-mənt 
variants
or counter-argument
plural counterarguments or counter-arguments
: an opposing argument
Joseph Stiglitz's new book, "The Price of Inequality," is the single most comprehensive counterargument to both Democratic neoliberalism and Republican laissez-faire theories.—
Thomas B. Edsall
Thomas B. Edsall… careful consideration of each of the arguments made by the appellant, and of the counter-arguments advanced by the appellees …—Jonathan M. Landers et al.
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The counterargument is that even if, say, Jake Oettinger ends up passing Hellebuyck as the No. 1 by the February Olympics, Hellebuyck is obviously still on the roster.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The counterargument is that the system doesn’t allow for a CBA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Generalizing positivity in all situations can lead to denying or downplaying real emotions or even logical counterarguments to a superficially optimistic perception.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
After forming your own opinion, ask AI to present the strongest counterarguments.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The counterargument is that the system doesn’t allow for a CBA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Generalizing positivity in all situations can lead to denying or downplaying real emotions or even logical counterarguments to a superficially optimistic perception.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
After forming your own opinion, ask AI to present the strongest counterarguments.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for counterargument
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“Counterargument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterargument. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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