noun
definition
Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.
definition
Action or behaviour displaying such feelings; an outrage, insult.
definition
Evil feeling; malice, spite.
verb
definition
To vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.
preposition
definition
In spite of, notwithstanding, regardless of.
Examples of despite in a Sentence
Despite her fear, she wrapped her arms around him.
He appeared relaxed, despite the danger.
Our vacation was a lot of fun, despite the cold weather.
Despite the water, her mouth was dry and aching almost to the point of pain.
It gave off heat despite the black flames.
I passed all of my exams despite the fact that I never studied.
Despite his cold words, he'd left a present for her on the nightstand near her bed.
Despite all the hours of practice and training, we lost the game.
His skin was soft despite his strength, a combination the woman in her found appealing.
Despite his suspicion, Damian chuckled.
Despite the bitter words, there was regret on Wynn's face.
Deidre laughed despite herself.
But despite this, thanks to his regiment, Prince Andrew had something to think about entirely apart from general questions.
He held her, never imagining anything could feel so right despite the rain and cold.
Was she destined to feel that for Darkyn, despite knowing what he was?
Despite this destitution, the soldiers and officers went on living just as usual.
Pierre gave him a sidelong look at his butchered French, and Sofia smiled despite herself.
She couldn't explain the sense that she didn't belong despite the pictures of her and Jonny on the walls and all her things sprinkled around the room.
Despite his rapid journey and sleepless night, Prince Andrew when he drove up to the palace felt even more vigorous and alert than he had done the day before.
He made it to the airport on time, despite getting lost on the way.
Despite feeling tired, she couldn't sleep.
The room was as still as a graveyard despite the dozen Guardians there.
He still loves her, despite the fact that her bad habits drive him crazy.
Despite being the most efficient method ever, it is still highly inefficient, and this inefficiency inspires hope.
He was one of those, who, liking work, knew how to do it, and despite his indolence would sometimes spend a whole night at his writing table.
She shivered despite her lamb's wool coat, her hands plunged deep into pockets that contained weapons.
She was alone with her thoughts the entire way despite the presence of Pierre and Traci.
She laughed despite her mood.
In the first moment of Pierre's outburst Anna Pavlovna, despite her social experience, was horror-struck.
His cold gaze was piercing, his frame tense despite her touch.
Her throat tightened, understanding the honor despite his nonchalant delivery.
Deidre felt no pity for him, despite the circumstances.
Despite her ordeals, she still had her spark.
She rubbed her head, shaking despite the rest.
But despite her grief, or perhaps just because of it, she took on herself all the difficult work of directing the storing and packing of their things and was busy for whole days.
Despite the cool fear spiraling through her, she couldn't help but feel thrilled at the sight of him after she thought she'd lost him.
Despite her efforts to stay awake, she fell into restless sleep again.
Hannah looked again to the host, who pretended not to hear despite being less than two feet away.
Please just know I bear neither of you ill will, despite the outcome.
Rhyn gazed at her, and her whole body responded despite her fear.
Nicholas, for the first time, felt that his mother was displeased with him and that, despite her love for him, she would not give way.
The wait staff is friendly and manages to keep their cool, despite the fact that the place tends to get amazingly crowded around dinnertime.
A smile escaped despite Jenn's wariness, and the model held out a manicured hand.
Despite her anger, she recognized the physical effort he put into his words.
Despite his irritation, he.d been as patient with Toby as a half-demon could be.
He suspected Death always thought him weaker despite service that had been, until now, flawless.
Yet despite the efforts of the government the Reformation made progress in the land.
Despite her excitement, Princess Mary realized that this was the countess and that it was necessary to say something to her.
The Emperor rode through the streets to comfort the inhabitants, and, despite his preoccupation with state affairs, himself visited the theaters that were established by his order.
I really enjoyed the concert despite the loud and annoying people sitting behind me.