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

Put simply, it is a recruitment drive that looks to have blown Liverpool's rivals out of the water, irrespective of the ambitious efforts of Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea.

From BBC

The Scot viewed almost every journalist in the 'against us' camp, so he tended to treat their opinions with disdain, irrespective of their validity.

From BBC

Ekitike could have had a hat-trick, missing two presentable headed chances, but this was a performance rich in promise that suggests he is a Premier League-ready striker, irrespective of further Liverpool transfer activity.

From BBC

This distribution has long been based on the total number of people living in a given state, irrespective of citizenship.

From Salon

The government also plans to change current UK social housing regulations so a window has to be replaced if it has fallen into disrepair, irrespective of its age.

From BBC

Related Words

• heedless 
• inattentive 
• regardless