Nonetheless

Pronunciation: /nʌnðəˈlɛs/

Definitions of nonetheless

adverb in spite of that; nevertheless

Example Sentences

A1 I was tired, but nonetheless, I finished my homework.

A2 She was afraid of heights, but nonetheless, she climbed to the top of the mountain.

B1 The weather was bad, but nonetheless, we decided to go for a walk.

B2 He had a busy schedule, but nonetheless, he managed to find time for his family.

C1 The project faced many challenges, nonetheless, it was completed on time.

C2 The negotiations were tough, nonetheless, a compromise was reached.

Examples of nonetheless in a Sentence

formal The data shows a decrease in sales for the quarter, nonetheless, the company remains optimistic about future growth.

informal I know it's been a tough week, but nonetheless, we should try to stay positive.

slang I didn't get the job I wanted, but hey, nonetheless, life goes on.

figurative Like a diamond in the rough, she was flawed but nonetheless beautiful.

Grammatical Forms of nonetheless

• past tense: nonethelessed
• plural: nonethelesses
• comparative: more nonetheless
• superlative: most nonetheless
• present tense: nonetheless
• future tense: will nonetheless
• perfect tense: have nonethelessed
• continuous tense: is nonethelessing
• singular: nonetheless
• positive degree: nonetheless
• infinitive: to nonetheless
• gerund: nonethelessing
• participle: nonethelessed

Origin and Evolution of nonetheless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: Nonetheless originated from the Middle English phrase 'none the less', which was a combination of 'none' meaning 'not any' and 'the less' meaning 'to a lesser extent'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'none the less' evolved into the single word 'nonetheless' with the same meaning of 'in spite of that' or 'nevertheless'. The word has been used consistently in English literature since the Middle Ages.