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notwithstanding

1 of 3

preposition

not·​with·​stand·​ing ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce notwithstanding (audio)
-wit͟h-
: despite
notwithstanding their inexperience, they were an immediate success
—often used after its object
the motion passed, our objection notwithstanding

notwithstanding

2 of 3

adverb

: nevertheless, however

notwithstanding

3 of 3

conjunction

: although

Synonyms

Preposition

Adverb

Conjunction

Example Sentences

Preposition There were purges and there were trials, but compared with the 1940s these were mild indeed, Germany was finally reunited, and, appalling wars in the Balkans notwithstanding, Europe survived the end of the Cold War. Nicholas Fraser, Harper's, May 2006 Over all, the Illinois is a fairly straight river, only ten per cent longer than its beeline, the fact notwithstanding that the bends at Pekin corkscrew like fishing line that has come untied. John McPhee, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2004 It may sound excessive, even notwithstanding dietary concerns, but actually the balance of textures and flavors is perfect: the oiliness of the egg is matched by the sharp saltiness of the anchovies … Nigella Lawson, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2003 What happened to him was in no way his fault, notwithstanding the whispered innuendos of the English-speaking residents. Francine Prose, Harper's, March 2002 we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding Adverb Although there are some who oppose the plan, we will go through with it notwithstanding. you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding Conjunction the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Preposition
Now – here’s the tough part: Your emotions notwithstanding, this is a scenario where there is an inevitable loser – and that is you. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 The Mario Kart scene notwithstanding, one sometimes longs for a brief change of subject or pace to throw the tale’s central motifs into even greater relief. Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2022 These dismal statistics exist notwithstanding a national health expenditure of over $340 billion annually on top of a $20 trillion economy. Frank Van Gansbeke, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021 These constraints notwithstanding, buyers eventually should have many more electric vehicles to choose from and on which to claim a tax credit, as caps on manufacturer sales will go away. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2022 And the blistering reviews from critics notwithstanding, viewers happily lap it up. Andy Meek, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 At first, Simpson appeared to be correct: Objections notwithstanding, some women in American and British high society—Fanny Appleton Longfellow in 1847, Queen Victoria a few years later—received pain relief while in labor. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 That unfinished business notwithstanding, the new law will initiate major changes to Massachusetts’ climate policy, including by altering the solicitation process for offshore wind projects. Dharna Noor, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 Almost nothing about the Electrified G80 suggests its electrification, notwithstanding its superior performance, ghostly demeanor and stupid name. Dan Neil, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022
Adverb
The transition for Anastasi from California to Tennessee was relatively seamless, daughter drama notwithstanding. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 The chocolate rum notwithstanding, Sam Sanders was full of good spirits. New York Times, 29 July 2022 But again, this decision isn’t about geography – higher travel budgets notwithstanding. Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022 And like it or not, the U.S. has already been forced to build the court up, the perennial objections from the Pentagon that the ICC should not be permitted to have jurisdiction over U.S. military personnel notwithstanding. Thomas Geoghegan, The New Republic, 9 May 2022 The current virtual land rush notwithstanding, digital real estate is not a new concept, but goes back nearly two decades. Musadiq Bidar, CBS News, 6 May 2022 These days, the bimbo (hair color and even gender notwithstanding) has been enjoying something of a renaissance among TikTok zoomers drawn to fluffy frivolity during what increasingly feels like the end times. Sascha Cohen, Longreads, 20 May 2021 Republican talking points notwithstanding, Joe Biden has not decreased U.S. oil production. Dominic Pino, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022 Companies’ wariness notwithstanding, the idea of a side hustle is here to stay. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Preposition, Adverb, and Conjunction

Middle English notwithstonding, from not + withstonding, present participle of withstonden to withstand

First Known Use

Preposition

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of notwithstanding was in the 14th century

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