nevertheless
Americanadverb
Usage
What are other ways to say nevertheless?
The adverb nevertheless means “in spite of that” or “all the same.” How is it different from the words but, still, however, and yet? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Etymology
Origin of nevertheless
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; replacing natheles, notheles natheless; never, the 2, less
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Example Sentences
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White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt nevertheless cautioned that Washington had not yet taken a definitive position on the matter.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Overall across the 21-nation eurozone volumes were nevertheless 1.7% higher in February than the same month of 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Though fully-owned by the government, DB is nevertheless under pressure to boost profitability.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
But the opportunity was nevertheless there for a sort of staged closure: Mullin could apologize, say he got carried away, and pledge to work with the chairman going forward.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026
Gebu brushed him away with a careless gesture that nevertheless sent him sprawling, and strode on past Ranofer to the gate, where he looked this way and that along the street, holding his torch high.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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