nonetheless

[ nuhn-thuh-les ]

adverb

1. however; nevertheless.

nonetheless

/ ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs /

sentence connector

1. despite that; however; nevertheless

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonetheless¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from the phrase none the less

Example Sentences

But, the Dodgers might as well try nonetheless, since they possess the competitive track record and financial resources to be one of Soto’s few realistic landing spots this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times

A strange kind of Hampden Roar greeted the chaos, but it was a roar nonetheless, a roar of incredulity and of hope.

From BBC

Hosting an Olympics and Paralympics, though not as complex or hazardous, nonetheless involves preparing dozens of stadiums and arenas, housing thousands of athletes and coordinating transportation throughout the region for a hectic two months.

From Los Angeles Times

The Western figures intent on racking up trading victories are hilariously sent up in “Please Hello,” a Gilbert and Sullivan inspired number that nonetheless maintains the Japanese point of view on these bullying capitalists.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet that quintessential institutionalist, who prided himself on his ability to work with Congress, nonetheless veered in the direction of presidential unilateralism in the conduct of foreign affairs.

From Salon