nonetheless

American  

[nuhn-thuh-les] / ˌnʌn ðəˈlɛs /

adverb

1. however; nevertheless.

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nonetheless British  

/ ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs /

1. despite that; however; nevertheless

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Etymology

Origin of nonetheless

First recorded in 1840–50; from the phrase none the less

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How does nonetheless compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• nonetheless vs. nevertheless

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Explanation

This is a word that people don't usually stop and define. They use it to link two seemingly contradictory thoughts. Nonetheless, it does have a definition. It means "in spite of." Break this word up to examine its meaning: None-the-less means that the statement you've just made does not diminish or make less what comes next. We are not at all prepared to climb this mountain, nonetheless we are going to try.

Example Sentences

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nonetheless

Supporting all that consumption is an economy that may frustrate Americans but is nonetheless keeping spending habits afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

OpenAI is nonetheless seeking to raise at least $30 billion from private investors in a deal that could increase its valuation to around $1.4 trillion, up from $852 billion in March, according to Bloomberg.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

The ASA acknowledged in its ruling that the ad "did not explicitly recommend that consumers replace all conventional foods with Huel", but consumers could nonetheless interpret the anecdote as "an acceptable dietary practice".

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Steffi Cao argues that we should be wary of the algorithm that incentivizes mindless scrolling, but there is nonetheless something charming about the wacky human storytelling that drives these videos.

From Slate ● Sep. 28, 2026

The deed, nonetheless, was done: Franklin’s report found its way to Watson’s and Crick’s hands.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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