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

But all the numbers are huge nonetheless. —Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026

Gore, a first-ballot finalist and the NFL’s third all-time leading rusher, nonetheless found comfort in Craig’s entry. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026

While there are few trading partners unencumbered by hefty duty burdens, Collinson said companies should nonetheless remain aware of their options. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026

Wednesday was all about looking forward, rediscovering comfort — not forgetting the offseason but beginning anew nonetheless. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 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