despite

[dɪˈspaɪt]

Definition:
1. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike.
2. Contemptuous disregard.

Use 'despite' in a sentence:

• 1. Despite his six years in politics, he was still regarded by many as the new kid on the block.
• 2. Despite all these discouragements, she refused to give up.
• 3. Despite months of discussion the negotiations remained deadlocked.
• 4. Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.
• 5. Despite many recent bomb scares, no one has yet been hurt.
• 6. Despite signs of an improvement in the economy, there is no room for complacency.
• 7. Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual.
• 8. Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it.
• 9. Their catering business remained strong despite the recession.
• 10. The team, despite their recent travails, are still in the game.
• 11. Despite his protestation to the contrary, he was extremely tired.
• 12. Despite its bulk and weight, the car is extremely fast.
• 13. Despite everything that had happened in the interim, they had remained good friends.
• 14. My feet were like blocks of ice despite the thermal socks.
• 15. He had to laugh despite himself.
• 16. The proposal will go ahead despite strong objections from the public.
• 17. Despite being tortured she proclaimed her innocence.
• 18. Despite being illegal, fisherman still kill 2000 whales per year.
• 19. Despite the unsettled weather, we had a marvellous weekend.
• 20. Despite our worries everything turned out well.
• 21. Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on regardless.
• 22. The building work will go ahead, despite protests from local residents.
• 23. To this day, despite a loving husband, she doesn't think she's beautiful.
• 24. A large crowd had gathered despite the lateness of the hour.
• 25. Despite the lateness of the hour, the children were not in bed.
• 26. Unemployment seems to be rising, despite repeated assurances to the contrary.
• 27. Despite our disagreements, we have been able to find some common ground.
• 28. Despite being a big star, she's very approachable.
• 29. Despite our attempts to break it, the lock would not yield.
• 30. Despite strong opposition, the ruling party carried the day.
• 31. Despite the heat, he'd swapped his overalls for a suit and tie.
• 32. Despite the threat of war, people went about their business as usual.
• 33. Despite these measures, the economy remains in the doldrums.
• 34. Despite the poor weather the fishing has been pretty good.
• 35. Despite the recession the company is confident of further expansion.
• 36. Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job.
• 37. Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects.
• 38. People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning.
• 39. Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work.
• 40. Aid workers remain in the area despite continuous sniping.
• 41. Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally.
• 42. She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring.
• 43. Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance.
• 44. Despite the crudity of their methods and equipment, the experiment was a considerable success.
• 45. Despite her earnest efforts, she could not find a job.
• 46. Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward.
• 47. Despite her sharp tongue, she inspires loyalty from her friends.
• 48. Despite his boasts that his children were brilliant, neither of them went to college.