counterargument

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Counterargument' is when you present an argument or view in opposition to another argument or view. It's not just disagreeing, but also showing where the other argument may not make sense or have enough evidence.

Examples in Different Contexts

In strategy meetings, 'counterarguments' enhance decision-making. A manager might assert, 'By examining the counterarguments, we ensure a more robust strategy formulation.'

Practice Scenarios

Law

Scenario:

The prosecution presents a strong case, yet we should be wary of jumping to conclusions until we review all evidence.

Response:

A potential counterargument is that the evidence against my client is circumstantial rather than direct.

Tech

Scenario:

While Python would make our software easy to write and read, we have to carefully weigh other factors too, like performance.

Response:

Yes, one strong counterargument against Python is the performance issue for highly computational tasks.