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dessenungeachtet

notwithstanding that, regardless of that

adverb DES-en-un-ge-akh-tet Rare
Grammar & Structure Adverbs

Usage Note

Dessenungeachtet is a formal connective meaning 'in spite of that' or 'notwithstanding'. It contrasts sharply with the preceding clause, similar to trotzdem or dennoch, but is considerably more formal and appears mainly in official documents and academic writing.

Examples

"Die Kritik war scharf; dessenungeachtet wurde das Projekt fortgeführt."

Natural Translation

The criticism was harsh; notwithstanding that, the project was continued.

Literal Translation

The criticism was sharp; notwithstanding-that was the project continued.

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