nevertheless

[nev-er-thuh-les]

adverb

1. nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that.

   a small but nevertheless important change.

nevertheless

/ ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs /

1. in spite of that; however; yet

Word History and Origins

Origin of nevertheless¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; replacing natheles, notheles natheless; never, the ², less

Example Sentences

The number of deaths has nevertheless raised questions on social media.

From BBC

While attractiveness is a superficial aspect of K-pop, it is nevertheless an essential part, and the team behind “KPop Demon Hunters” approached each group’s looks strategically.

From Salon

But nevertheless he was far from confident, admitting that he bought sunglasses at Gothenburg airport to hide his eyes when he was warming up so his competitors "wouldn't see the fear" he had.

From BBC

While Bianchi’s account was a “morass of contradictions,” there was nevertheless a great deal of evidence to corroborate his claims, which he said prosecutors had unaccountably “glossed over.”

From Los Angeles Times

They have come down to 30% but the impact of those trade hostilities on Chinese trade with America has nevertheless been significant.

From BBC

Related Words

• still 
• though 
• yet 

When To Use

What are other ways to say nevertheless?

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