despite despite /dɪˈspaɪt/

noun

1. Contemptuous disregard  ( despite )
   contemptuous disregard
    She wanted neither favor nor despite
   she wanted neither favor nor despite
   
   
2. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike  ( despite , disdain , scorn , contempt )
   lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
    He was held in contempt
   he was held in contempt
    The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
   the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
   
   

preposition

1. () Even considering; regardless of the circumstances.  ( notwithstanding , in spite of , despite )
   Even considering; regardless of the circumstances.