counterproposal

American  

[koun-ter-pruh-poh-zuhl] / ˈkaʊn tər prəˈpoʊ zəl /

noun

1. a proposal offered to offset or substitute for a preceding one.

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counterproposal British  

/ ˈkaʊntəprəˌpəʊzəl /

noun

1. a proposal offered as an alternative to a previous proposal

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Etymology

Origin of counterproposal

First recorded in 1880–85; counter- + proposal

Example Sentences

The group presented a counterproposal that would have provided them with improved financial terms, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The White House is likely to respond with a counterproposal in the coming days, according to a Wall Street Journal report, published Monday night.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Iran rejecte External link d the plan and presented a counterproposal on state TV, according to the Associated Press.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

At least she offered a few numbers, along with a counterproposal.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

This demand the British representative refused to consider, but made the tentative counterproposal of an independent Macedonia, with Saloniki as the capital.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. by Various