notwithstanding

preposition
UK: /ˌnɒt.wɪθˈstæn.dɪŋ/
US: /ˌnɑːt.wɪθˈstæn.dɪŋ/

  1. Despite something: used to introduce a statement that is true even though something else has happened or is true.

    1. Notwithstanding the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip, it was wonderful.
    2. Notwithstanding their efforts, the team lost the game, due to a late penalty that proved decisive.

Synonyms

despite still nevertheless anyway however but yet
notwithstanding adverb

  1. In spite of: used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems surprising in light of something that has just been said.

    1. Notwithstanding, his behavior was still unacceptable, truly.
    2. The evidence was compelling; notwithstanding, the jury acquitted the defendant during trial.
notwithstanding conjunction

  1. Although; even though.

    1. Notwithstanding that he was tired, he helped, because it was needed.
    2. Notwithstanding that the project faced numerous setbacks, it was completed on time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "notwithstanding" is /ˌnɒt.wɪθˈstæn.dɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌnɑːt.wɪθˈstæn.dɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "notwithstanding": despite, still, nevertheless, anyway, however, but, yet.

Example usage of "notwithstanding": "Notwithstanding the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip, it was wonderful.". More examples on the page.