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.
Jonathan M. Landers et al.Examples of counterargument in a Sentence
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The counterargument is that the world is filled with so many visible atrocities right now that a make-believe movie poster seems like the least of our problems.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Additional counterarguments emphasized that property tax assistance would be better suited as part of the Council’s strategic housing plan, which includes a plethora of housing initiatives the city hopes to fund.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, the counterargument is that reverse location warrants gather data about anyone – opening them up to unnecessary law enforcement scrutiny.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
For the many students without access to private tutors, chatbots can generate practice questions, mock exams and flash cards; give feedback on a paragraph; or suggest a counterargument.
—Maximilian Milovidov, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Additional counterarguments emphasized that property tax assistance would be better suited as part of the Council’s strategic housing plan, which includes a plethora of housing initiatives the city hopes to fund.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, the counterargument is that reverse location warrants gather data about anyone – opening them up to unnecessary law enforcement scrutiny.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
For the many students without access to private tutors, chatbots can generate practice questions, mock exams and flash cards; give feedback on a paragraph; or suggest a counterargument.
—Maximilian Milovidov, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Counterargument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterargument. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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