Despiting: meaning, definitions and examples
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despiting
[ dɪˈspaɪtɪŋ ]
feeling displeased
The word 'despiting' is a present participle of the verb 'despite.' It typically conveys a sense of doing something in defiance or without regard for something else. In modern usage, it is relatively rare and is often used in more poetic or literary contexts. While 'despite' is more commonly recognized and utilized, 'despiting' can indicate an ongoing action of showing disregard or disdain toward a subject.
Synonyms
defying, disregarding, ignoring.
Examples of usage
- She continued despiting the negativity around her.
- He laughed, despiting the warnings given.
- Despiting the harsh weather, they continued their journey.
Translations
Translations of the word "despiting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desprezar
🇮🇳 अवहेलना करना
🇩🇪 verachten
🇮🇩 mengabaikan
🇺🇦 зневажати
🇵🇱 lekceważyć
🇯🇵 軽視する
🇫🇷 mépriser
🇪🇸 despreciar
🇹🇷 küçümsemek
🇰🇷 경시하다
🇸🇦 ازدراء
🇨🇿 pohrdat
🇸🇰 opovrhovať
🇨🇳 鄙视
🇸🇮 prezirati
🇮🇸 fyrirgefa
🇰🇿 жек көру
🇬🇪 დამცირება
🇦🇿 kiçiltmək
🇲🇽 despreciar
Etymology
The word 'despite' originates from the Latin term 'despectus,' which means ‘to look down upon’. It was adapted into Middle English from the Old French 'despite,' where it also carried the connotation of scorn or contempt. Historically, the term 'despite' has been employed to signify a sense of resistance or contempt against something or someone. The transformation into 'despiting' indicates an action that is ongoing, emphasizing the persistence of disregarding or defying something. Over time, this term has seen a slight decline in usage but remains notable within certain literary frameworks that aim to evoke a specific emotional response or narrative style.