counterproposal

[ koun-ter-pruh-poh-zuhl ]

noun

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

counterproposal

/ ˈkaʊntəprəˌpəʊzəl /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterproposal¹

First recorded in 1880–85; counter- + proposal

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

After a negotiating session with a federal mediator that included proposals and counterproposals passed by both sides, Boeing presented an amended contract offer Monday.

From Seattle Times

Hamas said last week that it had rejected an Israeli counterproposal.

From New York Times

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, speaking during a visit to Vienna, confirmed that Hamas had issued a counterproposal but said that he couldn’t reveal the details.

From New York Times

Mr Netanyahu has also been criticised for holding back on presenting any counterproposals until Hamas comes back with more acceptable offers.

From BBC