nonetheless

adverb

none·​the·​less ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles 

: in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless

The hike was difficult, but fun nonetheless.

… smaller but nonetheless important research programs.

—Malcolm W. Browne

More removed from vineyards, but worth a side trip nonetheless, is the small city of Mirepoix.

—Kim Marcus

Fish-belly gray and homely as oatmeal, it nonetheless evokes the fresh, mild scent and flavor of the catch of the day.

—Nancy Coons

Synonyms

• even so
• howbeit
• however
• nevertheless
• notwithstanding
• still
• still and all
• though
• withal
• yet

Examples of nonetheless in a Sentence

sometimes you can be a real jerk, but I like you nonetheless

Recent Examples on the Web

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Likely this was not something either wanted to endure again, but a unique bonding experience nonetheless. —Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024

Infielder Cam Smith, the centerpiece of Houston’s return for Tucker, will immediately become the organization’s best prospect — a low bar to clear, but notable nonetheless. —Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024

Lagarde nonetheless said during her press conference that some members of the Governing Council had proposed a 50-basis-point cut, and that this had been discussed. —Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

nonetheless

adverb

none·​the·​less ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles 

: nevertheless