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Added 9 October 2026

nevertheless

/ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/ adverb

In Latin: tamen, utut, attamen Wiktionary

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about nevertheless at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession).
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it

Origin

From Middle English nevertheles, never-þe-les, nevere-þe-lesse. By surface analysis, never (“not at all”) + the + less; compare never the wiser.

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