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

Macron said such talk weakens the bonds of the alliance regardless of if the United States pulls out of the organization.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Hatzola is a large non-profit, Jewish-led organisation that provides a free emergency medical response and transportation, regardless of faith, to hospitals by volunteer medics.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Doctors who use speech to harm their patients “can now assert a First Amendment right to carry on, regardless of these standards.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

No one, regardless of race or background, can practice medicine in the U.S. without demonstrating the competence to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Alice, Nora, and I tend to do our work in front of the TV or with music playing, but we all get good grades, regardless.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

Related Words

• anyway
• nevertheless