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

And, although the pictures don’t replicate the movie itself, their tenor nonetheless ends up reflecting that of the set they were taken on. —Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026

The Hudson Theatre lends a mega-church vibe to the proceedings, but the spirits of theatergoers are nonetheless moved. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

The administration plans to authorize companies to mine in international areas, nonetheless. —Coalter G Lathrop, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026

Cold comfort, perhaps, while staring at a bald reflection in the mirror — but comfort nonetheless. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 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