Synonyms for

Notwithstanding

Verb / ˌnɑ:twɪˈθstændɪŋ / Another word for notwithstanding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

despite; in spite of

Synonyms & similar words

allthesame evenso still nonetheless however withal yet nevertheless despite although however yet but albeit though still nevertheless nonetheless regardless anyway anyhow anywise

Synonyms by register

Formal

nevertheless nonetheless however even so

Informal

still but yet even so

Literary

howbeit albeit

Antonyms

despite regardless of in spite of contrary to against disregarding

Common collocations

  • notwithstanding the fact
  • notwithstanding these issues
  • notwithstanding the difficulties
  • notwithstanding the risks
  • notwithstanding the changes
  • notwithstanding the evidence

Word family

adverb notwithstanding

Usage note

This word is typically used in formal contexts to introduce a contrasting point. It can function as a preposition or an adverb.

Example sentences

  1. Notwithstanding the cold weather, we still went to play outside.
  2. We will continue with the project notwithstanding the challenges we face.
  3. Notwithstanding his fear of heights, he climbed to the top of the mountain.
  4. She went to the party notwithstanding her busy schedule.
  5. Notwithstanding the fact that it's raining, I'm going for a run.

Quotes

  • Notwithstanding the fact that the world is getting too small for us, the world also needs to grow bigger in terms of love and fraternity. - Pope Francis
  • Notwithstanding the staggering dimensions of the world about us, the fact of existence is nothing but the litter of objects within a maze of inferences. - Willard Van Orman Quine
  • Notwithstanding the fact that he had a very poor memory for names, he remembered that his name was Ebenezer. - Charles Dickens

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