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

• 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

Some nonetheless remain cautious. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025

But nonetheless, that moment of failure has had a lasting impact on me. —Angela Kenzslowe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025

But such a directive was a reminder nonetheless that McMillan had a remarkable day. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025

The apology arrives a little late, but Jocasta is moved by her sister’s vulnerability nonetheless. —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 10 Oct. 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