Is withstood a adjective?

Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb withstand which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts. Capable of being withstood.

How do you use notwithstanding in a sentence?

in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding. in spite of the fact that; although: It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.