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.