English · Word Candidate

despite

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: despites

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In spite of, not with standing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mặc dù, bất kể

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Preposition

Examples

Despite being a near-mirror image my of right, my left hand is terrible at these stuff.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Evil feeling; malice, spite, annoyance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cảm giác xấu, ác ý, bực tức

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Noun

Examples

How often am I obliged to speak mal à propos, because my features are not sufficiently charming in a state of repose!—how often is my ingenuity racked to find a word, when a look would have been far better! I am compelled to be amusing, in my own despite.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “despite” mean?

In spite of, not with standing.

Is “despite” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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