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 of nonetheless

• however
• nevertheless
• though
• still

Examples of nonetheless in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

While never offering a direct theoretical manifesto, her stories nonetheless reinforce her status as possibly the twentieth century’s most gifted short-story writer. —Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025

Trump nonetheless celebrated the Anchorage meeting despite the fact that no formal peace agreement or ceasefire was agreed. —David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025

And no, not a small wristlet or card wallet—a tote nonetheless. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025

Intended to further address issues of maintenance, security, and overcrowding, the measures nonetheless come with a steep price tag. —News Desk, Artforum, 15 Dec. 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