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

The crowd numbered just 1,379, but KU players appreciated the support nonetheless. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

The Sky are not pursuing this option currently — their goal is to retain Atkins as a cornerstone of the 2026 roster — but the loss of this trade alternative would be a blow nonetheless. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

The shift also orphaned blocs of conservatives swept into neighboring districts long held by Democrats, turning the seats a lighter shade of blue, but blue nonetheless. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Unclear, but telling nonetheless. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026

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