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notwithstanding Synonyms

Another word for notwithstanding

Choosing another word for notwithstanding depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• preposition (Context 1)

In spite of; without being prevented or affected by (used either before or after the noun phrase it governs).

Usage Example

"despite some minor technical setbacks, the satellite launch was a complete success."

Strongest
despite
in spite of
regardless of
Strong
irrespective of

• 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 nevertheless."

Strongest
nevertheless
nonetheless
regardless
Strong
however
still
anyway

• conjunction (Context 3)

In spite of the fact that; although.

Usage Example

"although that the committee had reservations about the budget, the proposal was approved."

Strongest
although
though
even though
Strong
albeit

Opposites of notwithstanding

The opposite of notwithstanding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

because of
owing to
due to
accordingly
because
therefore
consequently
since
See all opposites of notwithstanding

• Nearby Words

notoriousness
nottaway
nottingham
notwithstanding
nouakchott
nougat
nought

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Notwithstanding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/notwithstanding
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