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Synonyms & Similar Words
notwithstanding
regardless
nonetheless
however
though
although
even though
in spite of
despite
nevertheless
yet
still
all the same
just the same
for all that
in defiance of
in opposition to
contrary to
against
opposed to
regardless of
mindless of
unconscious of
unaware of
ignorant of
heedless of
insensible to
impervious to
unaffected by
unmoved by
untouched by
indisposed to
averse to
resistant to
impervious.
Meaning of despite
The primary meaning of the word "despite" is to indicate a contrast or an obstacle.
Definitions
- Used to indicate a contrast or an obstacle: the word "despite" is a preposition that shows that something happens or is true although something else might have prevented it.
- Used to show that something is unexpected or surprising: the word "despite" can also be used to indicate that something is unexpected or surprising, given the circumstances.
Etymology of despite
The word "despite" comes from the Old French word "despit", which is derived from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "away from") and "spernere" or "despectus" (meaning "to scorn" or "to look down on").
Historically, the word "despite" has been used in English since the 13th century, initially with the meaning "contempt" or "scorn", and later developing its modern meaning of "notwithstanding" or "in spite of".
Example Uses
- The team won the game despite being outnumbered.
- She went to the party despite feeling unwell.
- The company made a profit despite the economic downturn.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
because of
due to
as a result of
owing to
thanks to
on account of
in view of
in light of
considering
given
since
as
for
on the grounds of
by reason of
by virtue of
through
via
by means of
in consequence of
in response to
accordingly
consequently
therefore
thus
hence
ergo
accordingly
naturally
obviously.