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despite

noun

contemptuous disregard

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪˈspaɪt

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noun

  1. contemptuous disregard

    “she wanted neither favor nor despite”

noun

  1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

    “he was held in contempt”

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Example Sentences

she wanted neither favor nor despite
he was held in contempt
the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary

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