adverb
nonetheless
nun-thuh-LES/ˌnʌnðəˈles/
In spite of what has just been said.
The rain pushes against her coat; nonetheless, she keeps jogging.
Etymology
The phrase “none the less” means “not any less on that account.” It signals that what follows remains true despite the circumstance just mentioned.
In context
that narrative coexists but sometimes uncomfortably uh with some of the historical facts but nonetheless I think it is a governing narrative in China today
More examples
- The task was difficult; nonetheless, they finished.
- He disagreed but helped nonetheless.
- The room was small, yet comfortable nonetheless.
Forms
nonetheless
Similar words
- nevertheless
- Nevertheless is a close alternative with a slightly more formal tone.
- still
- Still is shorter and can be less explicit about contrast.