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notwithstanding Antonyms
Opposite of notwithstanding
Because the opposite of notwithstanding shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• preposition (Context 1)
In spite of; without being prevented or affected by (used either before or after the noun phrase it governs).
Usage Example
"because of some minor technical setbacks, the satellite launch was a complete success."
Strong
because of
due to
owing to
• adverb (Context 2)
In spite of what has just been mentioned; nevertheless or all the same.
Usage Example
"The initial data appeared inconclusive; they decided to proceed with the research trial accordingly."
Strong
accordingly
consequently
therefore
• conjunction (Context 3)
In spite of the fact that; although.
Usage Example
"because that the committee had reservations about the budget, the proposal was approved."
Strong
because
since
Similar words to notwithstanding
Words similar to notwithstanding shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
in spite of
despite
although
nevertheless
nonetheless
regardless of
though
regardless
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Notwithstanding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/notwithstanding