despite

American  

[dih-spahyt] / dɪˈspaɪt /

preposition

1. in spite of; notwithstanding.

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noun

1. contemptuous treatment; insult.

2. malice, hatred, or spite.

verb (used with object)

despited, despiting

1. Obsolete. to anger or annoy (someone) out of spite.

idioms

1. in despite of, in spite of; notwithstanding.

   He was tolerant in despite of his background and education.

despite British  

/ dɪˈspaɪt /

preposition

1. in spite of; undeterred by

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noun

1. archaic contempt; insult

2. rare (preposition) in spite of

verb

1. (tr) an archaic word for spite

Related Words

See notwithstanding.

Etymology

Origin of despite

First recorded in 1250–1300; originally in despite of; Middle English despit, from Old French, from Latin dēspectus “view from a height, scorn,” originally past participle of dēspicere; despicable ( def. )

Example Sentences

Goals either side of the half-time break put visitors Lazio in control despite Juve's domination up to that point.

From Barron's

On her left knee was a brace, holding it together despite a freshly torn ACL.

From The Wall Street Journal

In her “Vanity Fair” cover story last year, Charli told writer Anna Peele that she turned down a Brat Tour documentary, despite her label pressuring her to make one.

From Salon

She returned to competition in recent seasons despite repeated injuries, emphasizing her desire to compete on her own terms.

From Salon

Tian sees gold as the best way to protect her wealth, despite the recent volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• in spite of
• regardless of