にもかかわらず

にもかかわらず is used to present a result or situation that goes against what would normally be expected given the preceding circumstance. It conveys a stronger contrast than けれども or が, and it tends to be more formal or written. It can attach to nouns, i-adjectives, or verbs in their plain form to emphasize that the following outcome occurs despite the initial condition. Typical contexts include news reporting, formal writing, or nuanced conversation where the speaker wants to highlight the unexpectedness of the outcome.