Synonym: contempt, disdain, scorn. Similar words: spite, in spite of, spit, hospital, desperate, jupiter, widespread, desperately. Meaning: [dɪ'spaɪt] n. 1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 2. contemptuous disregard.
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151 Despite her professional success, she was always overshadowed by her husband.
152 Despite his looks he 's said to be something of a Don Juan.
153 Despite his lack of stature(Sentencedict.com ), he became a successful footballer.
154 Despite the obvious setbacks, it is not all doom and gloom for the England team.
155 Interest rates generally have been declining since last spring, despite a few upward blips in recent weeks.
156 Despite current price advantage, UK manufacturers are still having to scale back production.
157 Despite weeks of media speculation, the president refused to tip his hand about his plans for re-election.
158 She went to Spain despite the fact that her doctor had told her to rest.
159 Despite its length and convoluted plot, "Asta's Book" is a rich and rewarding read.
160 He's determined to go through with the marriage despite his parents' opposition.
161 Sadly, despite the crazy antics and the relentless wisecracking, there's very little plot to carry this film.
162 Despite the fact that she is short, she is an excellent basketball player.
163 Despite his brave words, I don't believe he can save the factory from closure.
164 Americans are still giving to charity despite hard economic times.
165 Despite the vehicle's size and weight it is not difficult to drive.
166 Despite her illness, she had lost none of her enthusiasm for life.
167 Despite a commitment to more open government, the public are still being kept in the dark about the inner machinations of the Cabinet.
168 Despite his poverty, he refused to part with the family jewels.
169 Despite her limitations as an actress, she was a great entertainer.
170 The British Air Force succeeded despite overwhelming odds against them.
171 Despite rumours to the contrary, feminism is alive and well.
172 The proposal will go ahead despite strong objections from the public.
173 Despite the limitations of the survey, it did suggest some general trends.
174 He was able to lead a normal life, despite the illness.
175 Despite the high levels of radiation, people are now moving back into the danger zone.
176 The area does not consist entirely of rich people, despite popular belief.
177 Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links.
178 Despite the scoffs of her colleagues, the experiment was completely successful.
179 Despite the efforts of the United Nations, the problem of drug traffic continues to grow.
180 Despite fears of violence, the demonstration passed off without incident.