counterproposal

noun

coun·​ter·​pro·​pos·​al ˈkau̇n-tər-prə-ˌpō-zəl 

: a return proposal made by one who has rejected a proposal

Examples of counterproposal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bruce Meyer, the executive director of the players’ union, said the MLBPA plans a counterproposal. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s counterproposal has created more uncertainty about the war, particularly for oil markets. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026

Black Bear rejected that counterproposal. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026

Ken Griffin's Citadel submitted a counterproposal, but it was rejected by the government. — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for counterproposal

• disposal
• petrosal
• proposal
• serosal