irrespective

[ir-i-spek-tiv]

adjective

1. without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed byof ).

   Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.

irrespective

/ ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv /

adjective

1. (preposition) without taking account of; regardless of

adverb

1. informal,  regardless; without due consideration

   he carried on with his plan irrespective

Other Word Forms

• irrespectively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrespective¹

First recorded in 1630–40; ir- ² + respective

Example Sentences

However, he also said he questioned Rowley on why it took journalists to expose this behaviour, which "let down" London irrespective of the commissioner's efforts.

From BBC

“We will have a plan to be ready for the World Cup and welcome those fans with the excellence that they deserve, irrespective of the train.”

From Los Angeles Times

To adapt, clubs often travel with portable screens in flight cases, ensuring their set-up is the same irrespective of which changing room or hotel they hold their meetings in.

From BBC

Rutte added that the situation is being investigated, as he condemned Russia's "reckless behaviour", irrespective of whether it was deliberate.

From BBC

Win the World Cup, hence the 18-month contract and the belief he will then move on, irrespective of the outcome in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

From BBC

Related Words

• heedless 
• inattentive 
• regardless