Talk:despite
Latest comment: 2 years ago by Backinstadiums in topic Regardless should not be used for despite (= in spite of).
contrary to: indicates that something is done unexpectedly or unintentionally
editShould the following meaning be added?
contrary to: indicates that something is done unexpectedly or unintentionally: She blushed deeply despite herself (Microsoft® Encarta® 2009) --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:13, 13 August 2019 (UTC)
- Maybe despite oneself merits an entry. Apart from that I think it's covered. Equinox ◑ 13:47, 13 August 2019 (UTC)
Regardless should not be used for despite (= in spite of).
editregardless should not be used for despite (= in spite of). The current definition makes this mistake --Backinstadiums (talk) 12:20, 24 July 2021 (UTC)