despite

• Sustantivo que designa un sentimiento de fuerte aversión o desprecio hacia alguien o algo, o un acto de desprecio. También puede referirse a la voluntad de causar daño o contrariedad.

A noun referring to a feeling of intense dislike or contemptuous disregard for someone or something.

incontable

1. Contempt or scornC1formal

   A feeling of intense dislike and lack of respect for someone or something.

   desprecio

   • She looked at him with despite, unable to hide her contempt.
   • His actions were driven by despite for his rivals.
   • The speech was filled with despite for the opposing party.

   Sinónimoscontemptderisiondisdaindisregarddisrespectmockeryscorn

   Antónimosadmirationesteemregardrespect

2. Contemptuous disregardC1formal

   The act of treating something with scorn or as unworthy of consideration.

   Desprecio

   • He showed despite for the rules, ignoring them completely.
   • The decision was made with despite for public opinion.
   • Her despite for safety protocols led to the accident.

   Sinónimoscontemptcontumelyderisiondisdaindisregarddisrespectscorn

   Antónimosconsiderationesteemregardrespect

• Preposición que indica que algo ocurre o se hace sin ser impedido por un obstáculo o una circunstancia adversa; expresa oposición o contrariedad sin que esta evite la acción. También denota algo que se realiza aun en contra de una dificultad.

A preposition used to show that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it or make it surprising.

1. Without being affected by; in spite ofB2formal

   Used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement seem surprising or unexpected. It indicates that something occurs or is true even though there is a reason for it not to.

   a pesar de

   • They went for a walk despite the heavy rain.
   • Despite having little experience, she got the job.
   • He showed up despite feeling terribly ill.
   • Despite all our warnings, he invested his savings in the risky scheme.
   • The crop survived despite the prolonged drought.