regardless

American  

[ri-gahrd-lis] / rɪˈgɑrd lɪs /

adjective

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

   Synonyms:

   careless, neglectful, negligent, inattentive, inattentive

   Antonyms:

   mindful, attentive

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adverb

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

   I must make the decision regardless.

idioms

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

   They'll do it regardless of the cost.

regardless British  

/ rɪˈɡɑːdlɪs /

adjective

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

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adverb

1. in spite of everything; disregarding drawbacks

   to carry on regardless

Other Word Forms

• regardlessly adverb
• regardlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of regardless

First recorded in 1585–95; regard + -less

Compare meaning

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• irregardless vs. regardless

Example Sentences

Policymakers will need to be attentive to accelerating wage demands should the jobless rate remain low, which would support the ECB raising rates regardless of the underlying damage to the economy, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

I said I want Derek to hang up the gloves regardless, but what Wilder does next if he wins really depends on the manner of the victory.

From BBC

“We proudly live in a bilingual country, and companies like Air Canada particularly have a responsibility to always communicate in both official languages regardless of the situation,” Carney said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The penalty is payable immediately, regardless of any possible appeal.

From BBC

The tools returned AI flags regardless of input -- even for nonsensical text.

From Barron's

Related Words

• anyway
• nevertheless