Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

maugre

preposition
/ˈmɔːɡər/
Definition
in spite of; despite
Examples
  • Maugre all his efforts, the project failed to launch on time.
  • She decided to go ahead with the trip maugre the bad weather forecast.
Meaning
Maugre is an archaic term that means ‘in spite of’ or ‘despite’. It is often used in literary contexts and may indicate that something has occurred regardless of opposition or obstacles.
Synonyms
  • despite
  • notwithstanding
  • irrespective of