in spite of
Even with present
In spite of means despite or regardless of—expressing that something happens even though another factor might have prevented it: In spite of the rain, we went hiking.
The phrase suggests overcoming or ignoring an obstacle.
It's interchangeable with despite, though slightly more emphatic.
She succeeded in spite of everything working against her.
Concessive conjunction
- neverthelessDespite what preceded
- nonethelessDespite what preceded
- even thoughConjunction signaling contrast
- notwithstandingIn spite of
yet · however · though · albeit · regardless · irrespective · still · anyway
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
- insubordinationDefying workplace authority
challenge · noncompliance · dissent · disregard · refusal · obstinacy · contrariness · mutiny
Firmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
steadfastness · endurance · persistence · resolve · willpower · courage · undaunted · indomitable
although
Concessive conjunction
- neverthelessDespite what preceded
- nonethelessDespite what preceded
- even thoughConjunction signaling contrast
notwithstanding · yet · however · though · albeit · regardless · irrespective · still · anyway · anyhow
rebellion
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
insubordination · challenge · noncompliance · dissent · disregard · refusal · obstinacy · contrariness · mutiny · revolt
determination
Firmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
fortitude · steadfastness · endurance · persistence · resolve · willpower · courage · undaunted · indomitable · unshakable
- phrasesnoun phrases, noun phrase, verb phrase, prepositional phrase, prepositional phrases
- compound prepositionsaccording to, because of, due to, instead of, out of
- conjunctionsand, but, or, for, nor
in spite ofbecause of
Indicates a cause
due to · owing to · on account of · thanks to · as a result of