despite

despite (oneself)

Despite one not wanting or intending to. I enjoyed our walk but had to sit down despite myself because my knee started bothering me.
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in despite of

In spite of; disregarding. You want to sell the house now, in despite of all the renovations we've done to make it our dream home?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

despite yourself

used to indicate that you did not intend to do the thing mentioned.
1995 Ginu Kamani Junglee Girl Sahil chuckled, despite himself.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • despite (oneself)
  • despite yourself
  • in despite of
  • NTTAWWT
  • between the jigs and the reels
  • hill to die on
  • (one) can't do right for doing wrong
  • (one) can't win for trying
  • have an affair
  • have an affair (with someone)
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But despite these advancements, disparities between the sexes are still evident.