in spite of oneself

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English[edit]

Adverb[edit]

in spite of oneself (not comparable)

  1. Despite one's flaws or foibles.
  2. Against one's initial plan or desire.
    Synonym: despite oneself
    I laughed in spite of myself as the crying child told me how he had accidentally sat on a cactus.
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