counterargument
noun
a contrasting, opposing, or refuting argument.
counterarguments
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pluralof counterargument.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Wall Street also had more time to digest the Citrini scenario and offer counterarguments.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Its edge comes from speed and breadth — reviewing more scenarios, more counterarguments and more data in much less time.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
The search results provided do not contain documented opposing perspectives or counterarguments from credible sources that directly address or contest the concerns raised in this article.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
Critics of private equity, though, offer several counterarguments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025
Of course, responsible writers have to deal with counterarguments and counterevidence.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
