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despite

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Meanings
noun
Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

Examples :

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "
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Related Words

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contemptuous adjective

/kənˈtɛm(p).tju.əs/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/

Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

"The student gave a contemptuous look at the teacher when he was told to redo his assignment. "

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uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

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contemptuously adverb

/kənˈtɛmp.tju.əs.li/ /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs.li/

In a disrespectful or discourteous manner; condescendingly.

"He argued with the judge contemptuously, showing no respect or remorse for his actions."

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displaying verb

/dɪsˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store was displaying new winter coats in the window. "

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notwithstanding noun

/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

"Despite the teacher's announcement of a late-night assignment, the student's medical condition provided a valid notwithstanding for missing the deadline. "

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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regardless adjective

/ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/

Having no regard; heedless; careless.

"Regardless of the rain, she went to school. "

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disrespected verb

/ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktɪd/ /ˌdɪsɹɪˈspɛktɪd/

To show a lack of respect to someone or something.

"The student disrespected the teacher by talking during the lecture. "

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sarcastic adjective

/sɑːˈkæstik/ /sɑɹˈkæstik/

Containing sarcasm.

"Her sarcastic tone made it clear she didn't believe a word he said. "

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disapproval noun

[dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/

The act of disapproving; condemnation.

"The teacher's disapproval of the student's cheating was clear in her stern voice. "

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feelings noun

/ˈfiːlɪŋz/

Sensation, particularly through the skin.

"The wool on my arm produced a strange feeling."

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behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "