Despite
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred. Action or behaviour displaying such feelings; an outrage, insult. Evil feeling; malice, spite.
Part of speech: preposition
Definition: in spite of
Example sentence: Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.
Contempt
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn.The state of being despised or dishonored; disgrace.Open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
Example sentence: Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them.