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Decision narrative & persuasion · Working

Counterargument

Also called: opposing argument

ELI5

An argument against the proposed idea.

Used in conversation

“Include the strongest counterargument rather than a weak substitute.”

Definition

A reasoned challenge to a claim or recommendation.

Here “Counterargument” means: A reasoned challenge to a claim or recommendation.

Pitch context

You will see “Counterargument” in business pitches, proposals, executive summaries and decision decks when the discussion reaches decision narrative & persuasion.

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Sources & evidence · 3

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.