Despite - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈspaɪt|  American pronunciation of the word despite
Brit.  |dɪˈspaɪt|  British pronunciation of the word despite

noun

- lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike (syn: contempt, disdain, scorn)
the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
- contemptuous disregard
she wanted neither favor nor despite

Extra examples

...pointedly ignored his false friend out of despite...

...sheer despite was the sole reason for her hurtful comments...

...we went to the party despite the bad weather outside...

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