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

Stallone nonetheless sought his father’s approval throughout his life, including through his art. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025

But while the administration may be skeptical about the merits of such projects for their climate bona fides, carbon removal is nonetheless a growing global industry, driven in large part by interest from high-emissions industries like tech and oil. —Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2025

And yet, Rodriguez has more experience in TV news than Blumenstein, who nonetheless has impeccable journalistic credentials garnered from a career at The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025

Tel Aviv’s strip of beach is teeny but vital and vibey nonetheless. —Noa Tishby, Rolling Stone, 7 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