notwithstanding
In spite of
Though it is made up of small, recognizable words, the meaning of notwithstanding is not obvious from its parts.
It is a formal word, used mainly in writing as a preposition with the same meaning as despite.
Notwithstanding today’s selloff, the market has been fairly stable this month.
Less frequently it is followed by a clause and used as a conjunction.
When it occurs at the end of a sentence it acts as an adverb with a force similar to despite, anyway, or yet: We got to the church on time, horrible traffic notwithstanding.
Despite what preceded
- nonethelessDespite what preceded
- howeverIntroduces a contrasting point
- yetStill, or eventually
- stillUnmoving, or continuing
although · though · even so · regardless · all the same · be that as it may · even though · in any event
In spite of
- in spite ofRegardless of something
- regardless ofWithout being affected by
- irrespective ofWithout being affected by
- for allRegardless of; universally
discounting · setting aside · overlooking · aside from · granting · allowing for
Provision in agreement
- provisionPreparatory supply or clause
- exceptionDeviation from standard
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
caveat · proviso · carve-out · reservation · exemption · override · supersede · precedence
Not stopped by difficulty
- unaffectedNot changed or influenced
- unswayedNot influenced or moved
- uninfluencedNot affected by others
- unbowedNot yielding to force
resolute · steadfast · unfazed · unshaken · unmoved · undaunted · unwavering · firm
nevertheless
Despite what preceded
- nonethelessDespite what preceded
- howeverIntroduces a contrasting point
- yetStill, or eventually
still · although · though · even so · regardless · all the same · be that as it may · even though · in any event · at any rate
despite
In spite of
- in spite ofRegardless of something
- regardless ofWithout being affected by
- irrespective ofWithout being affected by
for all · discounting · setting aside · overlooking · aside from · granting · allowing for
clause
Provision in agreement
- provisionPreparatory supply or clause
- exceptionDeviation from standard
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
qualification · caveat · proviso · carve-out · reservation · exemption · override · supersede · precedence · contractual
undeterred
Not stopped by difficulty
- unaffectedNot changed or influenced
- unswayedNot influenced or moved
- uninfluencedNot affected by others
unbowed · resolute · steadfast · unfazed · unshaken · unmoved · undaunted · unwavering · firm · constant
notwithstandingbecause of
Indicates a cause
due to · owing to · on account of · thanks to · as a result of
notwithstandingtherefore
For that reason
consequently · thus · hence · accordingly · for this reason
notice, understand, notes, noted, notable, notify, noticeable, withstand, noting