despite

//dɪˈspaɪt//
B2Frequency Level 5Formal
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Preposition

1

without being affected by; in spite of

Despite the rain, we enjoyed our picnic.

Synonym

notwithstandingin spite ofregardless of

Antonym

because of

Noun

1

contempt; disdain; malice

He acted out of despite toward his enemies.