Synonyms for despite

Grammar : Prep

Spell : dih-spahyt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈspaɪt

Définition of despite

Origin : c.1300, originally a noun, from Old French despit (12c., Modern French dépit), from Latin despectus "a looking down on, scorn, contempt," from past participle of despicere (see despise).
The preposition (early 15c.) is short for in despite of (late 13c.), a loan-translation of Old French en despit de "in contempt of." Almost became despight during 16c. spelling reform.

prep in spite of, regardless of

Example sentences :

Yet, despite his chagrin, he realized that he could not send her from him forthwith.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Yet, despite her innocence, the world would not let her live according to her own conscience.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

After all, Mary was only a woman, despite her cleverness, and with all a woman's timidity.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Despite the laughter there was a suspicious mist in Mr. Ried's eyes.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

It came in a most casual voice, despite the dancing delight in her face.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Garson, despite his two great virtues, had the vices of his class.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Despite its many beauties, it was even less successful than Lothario.
Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent

Well, well, there was always a sorry fatalism to comfort one in joy's despite.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

Despite the cold, and her bruises, and her tears, Barbara smiled.
Extract from : « A Little Book of Profitable Tales » by Eugene Field

I took her hand, and, despite my mother's presence, continued to hold it in mine.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

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