regardless

[ri-gahrd-lis]

adjective

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

   Synonyms: careless, neglectful, negligent, inattentive, 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

Other Word Forms

• regardlessly adverb
• regardlessness 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

Gemini Enterprise also features a no-code workbench allowing any employee to create automated workflows regardless of technical background.

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The Transportation Department says this rule applies regardless of the reason for the cancellation or change.

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I wonder how well and efficiently he would have written it with frequent and intermittent shouts being thrown his way, regardless of whether they were insults or encouragements.

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When the money runs out, they kick the patients out without support or referrals, regardless of whether or not they’ve recovered—a practice known as “patient dumping” or “curbing.”

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Unlike some other platforms’ settings, these stay active until they are turned off, regardless of how old the dependent is.

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Related Words

• anyway 
• nevertheless