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

… 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.

Examples of counterargument in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The counterargument, as asserted by ESPN and the other defendants, is that Gastineau’s case has too many flaws and is frivolous. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025

The counterargument, however, is made by Jason Calacanis, another host of the podcast, and a defender of copyright holders. —Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Zimmer also shared his counterarguments on social media, asserting that the new pups are not truly a de-extinct species. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Our sense is that the counterargument will centre around a re-framing of the trade relationship between the two countries, a re-evaluation of how Swiss industry in particular helps US firms, and an undertaking for Swiss industry to invest in the US. —Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for counterargument

• argument
• reargument