counterargument

noun

coun·ter·ar·gu·ment ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈär-gyə-mənt

variants or counter-argument

plural counterarguments or counter-arguments

Synonyms of counterargument next

: 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

… 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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Her counterargument, essentially, is that his atheism, too, boils down to a kind of feeling. —

Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024 There is also the counterargument that users don't have to stay on the site. —

Peter Suciu, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Such views draw counterarguments from state Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), who represents oil-rich Kern County. —

Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 Here are counterarguments for the five key variables that Goldman cited. —

Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for counterargument

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of counterargument was in 1812

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