regardless

[ ri-gahrd-lis ]

adjective

1. having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful (often followed by of ).

   Synonyms: careless, neglectful, negligent, inattentive

   Antonyms: mindful, attentive

adverb

1. without concern as to advice, warning, hardship, etc.; anyway:

   I must make the decision regardless.

regardless

/ rɪˈɡɑːdlɪs /

adjective

1. usually foll by of taking no regard or heed; heedless

adverb

1. in spite of everything; disregarding drawbacks

   to carry on regardless

Derived Forms

• reˈgardlessly, adverb
• reˈgardlessness, noun

Other Words From

• re·gardless·ly adverb
• re·gardless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of regardless¹

First recorded in 1585–95; regard + -less

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. regardless of, in spite of; without regard for:

   They'll do it regardless of the cost.

Example Sentences

“We knew then that regardless of the election’s outcome, we need increased investment in our organization.”

From Salon

The goal was to raise more funds to meet the increasing demand to access abortion care, regardless of who would win the presidential election the following week.

From Salon

The U.S. market typically rises after presidential elections regardless of which party wins, and it surged after former President Donald Trump won another term and Republicans took control of the U.S.

From Salon

Regardless of what happens, these next two games will have repercussions for the next 12 months for this Scotland team.

From BBC

“All kids, regardless of what their needs are, get the same access to teachers, social time in the classroom and get support for whatever they need,” he says, noting that his children attend an inclusion school.

From Los Angeles Times