despite oneself

adverb

Synonym of in spite of oneself (“against one's own plan, desire, or better judgment”).

Similar
in spite of oneself
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Meanings

adverbdespite oneself (not comparable)
  1. not comparableSynonym of in spite of oneself (“against one's own plan, desire, or better judgment”).

    Synonyms: in spite of oneself

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbSynonym of in spite of oneself (“against one's own plan, desire, or better judgment”).

Similar
in spite of oneself
Also see
against one's better judgmentin spite of oneself
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APA

despite oneself. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despite%20oneself

MLA

“despite oneself.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despite%20oneself. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “despite oneself,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despite%20oneself.

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