argument
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- 1 argument、objection、counterargument、point of dispute
This noun refers to an argument, objection, or point raised against someone’s claim, proposal, or explanation, usually with some reasoning behind it.
argument、objection、counterargument、point of dispute
A reasoned objection or opposing point in a discussion, debate, meeting, document, or formal dispute.
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มีข้อโต้แย้งไหม mii khɔ̂ɔ tôo yɛ́ɛŋ mǎy Do you have any objections? มีข้อโต้แย้งไหม details
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เขายกข้อโต้แย้งขึ้นมา khǎw yók khɔ̂ɔ tôo yɛ́ɛŋ khʉ̂n maa He raised an objection. เขายกข้อโต้แย้งขึ้นมา details
Learning notes
Explanation
ข้อโต้แย้ง is built from ข้อ, “point/item,” and โต้แย้ง, “to argue against or object.” Its core idea is a point made in opposition to another claim. It usually suggests a reasoned objection rather than a purely emotional refusal. It can be used in speech, but it fits especially well in meetings, debates, articles, reports, and legal or administrative contexts. The classifier ข้อ can be used with it.
Usage
It is commonly used when raising objections to a proposal, presenting counterarguments in a debate, summarizing opposing views in articles or academic writing, or discussing arguments from different sides in legal or review procedures.
Caution
In casual conversation, ข้อโต้แย้ง can sound a bit formal if you only mean “I don’t agree.” For that, ไม่เห็นด้วย or คิดว่าไม่ใช่ is often more natural.
Differences from similar words
1 argument synonyms
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ข้อพิพาท refers to a dispute or conflict as a matter or case, often in legal or formal contexts. ข้อโต้แย้ง is the objection or argument made within a discussion or dispute.