Definitions

despite

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /

PREPOSITION

in spite of, regardless of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

in spite of regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of in the face of notwithstanding undeterred by

Example Sentences

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He told agents he was traveling for work and visiting friends in Phoenix, despite being unemployed, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

Adler said the board had made this decision despite her "strongest opposition".

From Barron's

The figures indicate that businesses aren’t hiring much despite inflation slowing down and growth picking up.

From Los Angeles Times

Oil prices on Monday were steady despite recent developments in Iran.

From MarketWatch