adverb

nonetheless

nuhn-thuh-LEHS

adverb

In spite of what has just been said; nevertheless.

"The trip was exhausting; nonetheless, it was worth it."

"She was nervous, but performed brilliantly nonetheless."

How to Use Nonetheless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA more formal way of saying "even so" or "still."

When to use it

Common in formal or written English; "still" or "even so" sound more natural in casual speech.

Easily confused with

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The trip was exhausting; _____, it was worth it.

A reshaping of the older word natheless, influenced by none, ultimately from Old English meaning "not the less."

useless ageless wireless hopeless homeless tireless careless lifeless baseless clueless timeless loveless