Definitions

in spite of

ADVERB

even

Synonyms

STRONGEST

indeed much

STRONG

despite disregarding

WEAK

all the more notwithstanding so much as

ADVERB

however

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still yet

STRONG

all the same be that as it may but despite for all that in spite of that just the same regardless

WEAK

after all anyhow howbeit on the other hand per contra though withal without regard to

CONJUNCTION

although

Synonyms

WEAK

admitting albeit despite despite the fact even if even supposing granting granting all this much as notwithstanding still supposing though when whereas while yet

PREPOSITION

despite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

regardless of

WEAK

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

PREPOSITION

notwithstanding

Synonyms

STRONG

nevertheless nonetheless withal

WEAK

after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary

Example Sentences

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We have to proceed with spirit, with energy, in spite of everything, an energy that amounts to a kind of love.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“In spite of the year-on-year tariff impact and in spite of the macro consumer confidence challenges, I think we performed very well,” Chief Executive Mark Barrocas told Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Single women are buying homes in spite of — not because of — the system.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

According to the government, the supply of oil to the UK remains healthy in spite of the conflict and stressed that panic buying was not necessary.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Masvita took over the care of Aunt Shuvai’s children, a task she enjoyed in spite of her extreme weakness.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

in spite of

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