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

You expect soldiers of all ranks to understand the need to respect the chain of command, regardless of personal feelings.

From The Daily Beast

Regardless, few had been given any reason to believe they could build a life for themselves beyond the streets.

From The Daily Beast

Regardless of party, those who work in government do so because they care about helping their fellow citizens.

From The Daily Beast

Government agencies will be attempting to keep a close eye on them, regardless.

From The Daily Beast

ALEC attracted corporations that saw an opportunity to push an agenda, regardless of ideology.

From The Daily Beast

Mrs. Wurzel was quite right; they had been supplied, regardless of cost, from Messrs. Rochet and Stole's well-known establishment.

From Project Gutenberg

In the evening the little theatre is illuminated regardless of expense, a fabulous sum being expended on extra lamps.

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Regardless of where they were he bent over to take her in his arms—when she suddenly withdrew her hand from his.

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Such an admission, coming from her brave lips, warned Frank that he must call a halt regardless of loss of time.

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In the United States any person, regardless of residence, citizenship or age may obtain a patent.

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