despite
US /dɪˈspaɪt/
UK /dɪˈspaɪt/

1.
ondanks
without being affected by; in spite of
:
•
She succeeded despite the many challenges.
Ze slaagde ondanks de vele uitdagingen.
•
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
Ondanks de regen gingen we wandelen.