nonetheless

adverb

none·​the·​less ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles 

: in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless

The hike was difficult, but fun nonetheless.

… smaller but nonetheless important research programs.

—Malcolm W. Browne

More removed from vineyards, but worth a side trip nonetheless, is the small city of Mirepoix.

—Kim Marcus

Fish-belly gray and homely as oatmeal, it nonetheless evokes the fresh, mild scent and flavor of the catch of the day.

—Nancy Coons

Synonyms

• even so
• howbeit
• however
• nevertheless
• notwithstanding
• still
• still and all
• though
• withal
• yet

Examples of nonetheless in a Sentence

sometimes you can be a real jerk, but I like you nonetheless

Recent Examples on the Web

Some fans feel the pictures are giving more movie promo than couple, but well wishes poured in via her comment section nonetheless. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025

Taylor likely projects to stick on the roster nonetheless. —Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 3 Mar. 2025

An imperfect history, sure, but a history nonetheless. —Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025

Merz, although more right wing than Merkel, nonetheless has advocated for a strong Europe, led by Germany, that could promote a Europe independent of U.S. influence, appearing to follow in the steps of former French President Charles de Gaulle, who sought to cleave Europe from American dominance. —Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonetheless

• adulteress
• adventuress
• nevertheless
• abbess
• abscess
• access
• address
• assess
• caress
• confess
• depress
• digress

Kids Definition

nonetheless

adverb

none·​the·​less ˌnən-t͟hə-ˈles 

: nevertheless