DESPITES Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

despites

noun

plural of despite

as in disadvantages

the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success baffled as to why working-class voters would vote in despite of their own economic interests

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disadvantages

Noun

As a destination, Titan does have some disadvantages, however.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
As De Puy shares, being a drag queen came with its advantages and disadvantages when secluded with over a dozen strangers on a TV set.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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