Talk:despite

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contrary to: indicates that something is done unexpectedly or unintentionally[edit]

Should the following meaning be added?

contrary to: indicates that something is done unexpectedly or unintentionally: She blushed deeply despite herself (Microsoft® Encarta® 2009) --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:13, 13 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe despite oneself merits an entry. Apart from that I think it's covered. Equinox 13:47, 13 August 2019 (UTC)[reply]
@Equinox: so does OED https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/despite?q=despite --Backinstadiums (talk) 08:51, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Regardless should not be used for despite (= in spite of).[edit]

regardless should not be used for despite (= in spite of). The current definition makes this mistake --Backinstadiums (talk) 12:20, 24 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]