Nevertheless

Definition: Nevertheless

Nevertheless

Adverb

1. Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go".

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

Date "nevertheless" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1200. (references)

Note: Nevertheless \Nev`er*the*less"\, adverb. or conjunction. [Never the (see The by that) less.]. (Websters 1913)

Synonyms: Nevertheless

Compensation

Adverb: in return, in consideration; but, however, yet, still, notwithstanding; nevertheless, nathless, none the less; although, though; albeit, howbeit; mauger; at all events, at any rate; be that as it may, for all that, even so, on the other, hand, at the same time, quoad minus, quand meme, however that may be; after all is said and done; taking one thing with another; (average).

Crosswords: Nevertheless

Nevertheless I think you're upsetting people. (Harold and Maude; writing credit: Colin Higgins)

Although it is now sunk, it is nevertheless fertile. (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; writing credit: Jules Verne; Earl Felton)

Whilst freely admitting a leaning towards loquaciousness, I must nevertheless protest. (Goodnight Sweetheart; writing credit: Paul Alexander; Simon Braithwaite)

Nevertheless, nice song. (I'm Alan Partridge; writing credit: Peter Baynham; Steve Coogan)

But it is necessary now to make a choice, to choose between two admittedly regrettable, but nevertheless distinguishable , postwar environments: one where you got twenty million people killed, and the other where you got a hundred and fifty million people killed. (Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb; writing credit: Peter George; Stanley Kubrick)

But nevertheless you know you're locked towards the future ("On The Road To Find Out"; performing artist: Cat Stevens)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Books

• Nevertheless Principle (reference)

• Of Thee, Nevertheless, I Sing: An Essay on American Political Values (reference)

• Overwhelmed: Finding Peace Through the Nevertheless Principle (reference)

• Partners Nevertheless (reference)

  (more book examples)

Music

• Nevertheless [IMPORT] (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

The pending contest. Although all Copperheads call themselves Democrats, nevertheless, all Democrats are not Copperheads.Credit: Library of Congress.

Manpower, junior size. Soldiers without uniforms, but home front fighters nevertheless. Newly appointed junior commandos of Roanoke, Virginia, receive instructions for collecting scrap, following a star-spangled rally launching the campaign.Credit: Library of Congress.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

All fines made with us unjustly and against the law of the land, and all amercements, imposed unjustly and against the law of the land, shall be entirely remitted, or else it shall be done concerning them according to the decision of the five and twenty barons whom mention is made below in the clause for securing the pease, or according to the judgment of the majority of the same, along with the aforesaid Stephen, archbishop of Canterbury, if he can be present, and such others as he may wish to bring with him for this purpose, and if he cannot be present the business shall nevertheless proceed without him, provided always that if any one or more of the aforesaid five and twenty barons are in a similar suit, they shall be removed as far as concerns this particular judgment, others being substituted in their places after having been selected by the rest of the same five and twenty for this purpose only, and after having been sworn. (reference)

Clause 7: Judgment in Cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from Office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law. (reference)

Nevertheless in the most advanced countries, the following will be pretty generally applicable. (reference)

Nevertheless they must have all their guns on board. (reference)

Nevertheless the future of Italy hangs in the balance. ("Iron Curtain" Speech)

The effect of this separation on their educational opportunities was well stated by a finding in the Kansas case by a court which nevertheless felt compelled to rule against the Negro plaintiffs: "Segregation of white and colored children in public schools has a detrimental effect upon the colored children. (reference)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

In other words, all the usual conditions which bring on a bout of soul-searching had applied, but it had, nevertheless, clearly been an error.

Nevertheless, so abstracted was his look, it might be questioned whether Mr. Dimmesdale even heard the music.

Nevertheless it was remarked that the bishop ever after avoided passing by the place of execution.

He worked and slept in a curious rhythm that nevertheless sufficed him.

Nevertheless, we will not forget that some Egyptian wheat was handed down to us by a mummy.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

Benign CNS tumors can nevertheless be dangerous. (references)

Newsletter Articles If you choose not to subscribe to a newsletter, you can nevertheless find references to newsletter articles. (references)

Although this survival benefit is less, on a population basis, than the benefit for women in older decades, it is nevertheless substantial. (references)

Business

He cannot find similar terms in the U.S. nevertheless, U.S. products are respected for their high level of quality. (references)

Two-way paging has been the top priority of the mayor players since the end of 1995, nevertheless, this service is not yet offered in Argentina. (references)

While oral health is understood in Australia to be a key element in public health, it is nevertheless one of the least subsidized areas of medical services. (references)

Civil Liberties

Belgium

The backlog nevertheless remained at about 40,000 cases during the year. (references)

Switzerland

Approximately 740 Kosovars nevertheless were repatriated during the year. (references)

Burma

The 10 existing political parties also are required to request permission from the Government to hold meetings of their members; nevertheless, meetings occurred without government permission. (references)

Discrimination

Bosnia and Herzegovina

In the Dayton Accords, the parties agreed to reject discrimination on such grounds as sex, race, color, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, or association with a national minority; nevertheless, there were many cases of discrimination. (references)

Economic History

Guyana

Guyanese politics, nevertheless, occasionally has been turbulent. (references)

Venezuela

The law, nevertheless, has been criticized for its high (variable) royalties. (references)

Human Rights

Ethiopia

Regional offices of the federal Ministry of Justice monitor local judicial developments, and the regional courts have jurisdiction over both local and federal matters, but the federal judicial presence in the regions is limited nevertheless. (references)

United Kingdom

In total the security forces fired 108 plastic bullets during the year, compared with 25 in 2000. According to PSNI rules, plastic bullets should be aimed below the rib cage; nevertheless, the use of plastic bullets in prior years resulted in 17 deaths and numerous head and upper body injuries. (references)

Indigenous People

Venezuela

Many of the Warao nevertheless return to Caracas, citing lack of jobs and money in the delta and their ability to earn approximately $175 (130,000 bolivars) per week in handouts in Caracas. (references)

Political Economy

PHILIPPINES

The Philippines nevertheless failed to make a graceful exit from the arrangement and to draw the last $300 million tranche from that facility, mainly because of worsening fiscal slippages. (references)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Rising or declining oil prices have a direct effect on GDP statistics and an indirect impact on government spending but may, nevertheless, be less obvious in terms of overall economic activity. (references)

THAILAND

Import of some items not requiring licenses nevertheless must comply with applicable regulations of concerned agencies, including extra fees and certificate of origin requirements in some cases. (references)

Political Rights

East Timor

After three postponements due to a fragile security situation, the referendum was held on August 30, 1999. Militia groups backed by Indonesian armed forces attempted, through numerous killings, attacks, rapes, and other abuses, to intimidate the East Timorese population into voting for autonomy (and, in effect, against independence), or to prevent them from voting at all; nevertheless, some 98 percent of registered voters cast their ballots, and 78.5 percent of the voters opposed the autonomy proposal. (references)

Trade

Norway

The Norwegian importer is nevertheless responsible for labeling the product and preparing the safety data sheet. (references)

Travel

Nigeria

Tipping is optional, as most hotels have a 5 percent valued added tax (VAT) and 10 percent service charge, but staff expects gratuities nevertheless. (references)

Women

Sierra Leone

Women are nevertheless very active in civic and philanthropic organizations and NGO's. (references)

Gabon

Women nevertheless continued to face considerable societal and legal discrimination, especially in rural areas. (references)

Portugal

A gap nevertheless remains between male and female salaries: according to the latest figures available (1998), women earned an average of 77 percent of men's earnings. (references)

Worker Rights

Brazil

According to government figures, the number of working children under 16 decreased from 5.1 million in 1995 to 3.8 million in 1999. Nevertheless, more than 2.9 million children under the age of 15 continued to work in 1999. Many work together with their parents, most often in agriculture. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Afrikaan

nietemin (but, however, yet), maar (but, however, yet), egter (but, however, yet). (various references)

Albanian

veçse (and yet, but, only, other, still though), sidoqoftë (at all events, at any rate, in any case, leastways, leastwise, soever, whatever, whatsoever, yet), prapseprap (however), por (but, however, yet), megjithatë (after all, all the same, at the same time, even so, for all that, however, nonetheless, notwithstanding). (various references)

Arabic 

‏مع ذلك (however, in spite of, nonetheless, still, therewith, though, yet), ‏لكن (but, however, only, probably, yours), ‏ومع ذلك (and so on, none the less, notwithstanding), ‏وبالرغم من ذلك, ‏غير أن (however), ‏بينما (however, while, whilst). (various references)

Bulgarian 

въпреки това (after all, all the same, even though, nonetheless, still, though, yet), въпреки всичко (after all, for all that, nonetheless, notwithstanding, regardless, still). (various references)

Chinese 

還是 (or, still), 然而 (however), 卻 (but, however, to decline, to go back, to retreat, while, yet). (various references)

Czech

nicménì (however, notwithstanding, still, though), přesto (after all, all the same, even so, in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless, still, yet), avšak (but, however). (various references)

Danish

lunkere er ikke sjaeldne i uberoligede blokke,de er dog langt mindre udbredte end i beroligede blokke uden hot-tops (but are nevertheless far less widerspread than in killed ingots with no hot-top, shrinkage cavities are not rare in unkilled ingots), hvis der ikke optraeder V-sejgringer,bevarer koncentrationsprofilen ikke desto mindre en periodicitet,der falder sammen med krystallisationsperiodiciteten (where there are no V-segregates the concentration profile nevertheless retains a periodicity which coincides with the periodicity of the crystal structure). (various references)

Dutch

niettemin (but, however, yet), desondanks. (various references)

Esperanto

tamen (but, however, yet), malgraŭ tio. (various references)

Faeroese

kortini (but, however, yet). (various references)

Finnish

kuitenkin (but, for all that, however, still, yet). (various references)

French

pourtant, cependant. (various references)

German

trotzdem (all the same, anyhow, even so, in spite of that, just the same, nonetheless, notwithstanding, though, yet), dennoch (but, however, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, yet), nichtsdestoweniger (ne'ertheless, nonetheless), doch (accordingly, actually, after all, all the same, anyway, but, but still, consequently, except, however, really, so, still, then, therefore, though, yes, yet). (various references)

Greek 

όμωσ (now, still, yet), μολαταύτα (for all that, however, notwithstanding), παρ' όλα αυτά (just the same, nonetheless). (various references)

Hawaiian

por (but, however, yet). (various references)

Hebrew 

על מ� ת כן (for this purpose), עם כל ז�" (despite, yet), אולם (auditorium, aula, but, hall, however, parlour, saloon, vestibule, yet), אף על פי כן (all the same, however, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still), אכן (granted, however, indeed, yes), בכל זאת (for all that, nonetheless, yet). (various references)

Hungarian

mindazonáltal (natheless, nathless, none the less, nonetheless, still), azonban (after all, at the same time, but, however, natheless, nathless, only), mindamellett (however, just the same, natheless, nathless, notwithstanding), annak ellenére (all the same, any the less, despite, despite of, even though, in spite of that, notwithstanding). (various references)

Icelandic

þó (but, however, yet). (various references)

Indonesian

namun (nonetheless). (various references)

Italian

nonostante (after, although, despite, even though, for all, in spite of, notwithstanding, spite, vexation, with). (various references)

Japanese Kanji 

而も (and yet, furthermore, moreover), 然しながら (however), 然し乍ら (however), 然も (and yet, furthermore, moreover, with gusto, with satisfaction), たらし込む (all the same, bump, drop-by-drop, even so, lump, protuberance, so, swelling, tending to be, therefore, to cajole, to deceive, to seduce, wanting to be), 併し乍ら (however), 併も (and yet, furthermore, moreover), 其れでも (and yet, but, even so, notwithstanding), にも拘らず (broad grin, cat meow, grinning, in spite of, mewing, slitheringly), からと言って (changing suddenly and completely, just because, not necessarily, while it may be true that), � からと言って (also, and, and so forth, and the like, and what not, as might be expected, baggy, because, because ~, but, even, however, if it's the case, just because, loose, not just ...., not necessarily, or, out of fashion, primitive, too, unsophisticated, while it may be true that). (various references)

Japanese Katakana 

しかしながら (however), しかも (and yet, furthermore, moreover), それでも (and yet, but, even so, notwithstanding), にもかかわらず (in spite of), からといって (just because, not necessarily, while it may be true that), � からって (all the same, even so), � からといって (just because, not necessarily, while it may be true that). (various references)

Manx

son ooilley, ny yei shen as ooilley (still), ny yei shen (consequently, notwithstanding, subsequently, thereafter). (various references)

Pig Latin

everthelessnay

Polish

jednak (but, however, yet). (various references)

Portuguese

todavia (all the same, but, however, Hoy, justice, still, though, yet), porém (but, however, howitzer, notwithstanding, yet), não obstante (after all, albeit, but, despite, despite of, however, non-effective, notwithstanding, nougat, regardless of, still, though, withal), embora (albeit, although, as, away, but, even now, however, if applicable, in spite of, notwithstanding, off, though, way, while, whilst, yet), contudo (all the same, although, but, however, howsoever, new, notwithstanding, still, though, withal, yet). (various references)

Romanian

totuşi (all the same, anyway, anywise, at all, but, for all that, however, natheless, notwithstanding, still, though, yet). (various references)

Russian 

тем не менее (albeit, all the same, however, just the same, none the less, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still). (various references)

Scottish

ma t� (however, then), gìdheadh. (various references)

Serbo-Croatian

uprkos (despite, notwithstanding, spite: in spite of, tooth: in the teeth of), pored toga (further, nonetheless, over and above, therewith, withal), pa ipak, ipak (but, however, still, though). (various references)

Slovene

vendar. (various references)

Spanish

no obstante (however, nonetheless, non-obst., notwithstanding). (various references)

Sranan

toku (but, however, yet). (various references)

Swahili

lakini (but, however, yet), bali (but, however, yet). (various references)

Swedish

likväl (however), icke desto mindre (even so, nonetheless), dock (however, still, yet), ändå (accordingly, after all, all the same, consequently, even now, even so, even then, so, still, then, therefore, yet). (various references)

Thai

แต่อย่างไรก็ตาม. (various references)

Turkish

ancak (alone, barely, but, exclusively, hardly, however, just, merely, on the other hand, only, only just, purely, scarcely, solely, yet). (various references)

Ukranian 

як би там не було, все-таки (and, nonetheless, still, though, yet), незважаючи на (after, in spite of, notwithstanding, regardless, with, without respect to), проте (albeit, and, but, however, howsoever, nonetheless, notwithstanding, out of accord, still, yet), прецінь. (various references)

Zulu

nokho (but, however, yet). (various references)

at, attamen, interim, nichilominus, nihilominus, nihilominus nichilominus, quamquam, tam, tamen, verumtamen, verumtamen verumptamen. (various references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Misspellings

"Nevertheless" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: ne'ertheless, neverheless, neverhteless, neverteless, neverthelss, neverthless. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

-3 letters: elevenses, elevenths, eventless, nerveless.

-4 letters: eleventh, leverets, nestlers, revehent, serenest, sevenths, severest, sheerest, sheeters, shelters, shelvers, treeless, ventless.

-5 letters: elevens, entrees, ethenes, eveners, evenest, heelers, leveret, nesters, nestler, nestles, netless, reheels, relents, releves, renests, resents, retenes, revests, seethes, serenes, seventh, sheeter, sheeves, shelter, shelver, shelves, sleeves, steeves, stelene, streels, svelter, teeners, teleses, tressel, veneers, venters, versets, verstes, vestees.

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