irregardless
[ ir-i-gahrd-lis ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈgɑrd lɪs /
adverb Nonstandard.
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Origin of irregardless
usage note for irregardless
Irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir- and -less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as irrespective, irrelevant, and irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis. Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH irregardless
irregardless , regardless (see usage note at the current entry)Words nearby irregardless
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Example sentences from the Web for irregardless
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