regardless
- having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful (often followed by of).
- without concern as to advice, warning, hardship, etc.; anyway: I must make the decision regardless.
- regardless of, in spite of; without regard for: They'll do it regardless of the cost.
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nevertheless, anyway, disregarding, blind, careless, coarse, crude, delinquent, derelict, heedless, inadvertent, inattentive, inconsiderate, insensitive, lax, listless, mindless, neglectful, negligent, rashExamples from the Web for regardless
Contemporary Examples of regardless
You expect soldiers of all ranks to understand the need to respect the chain of command, regardless of personal feelings.
Regardless, few had been given any reason to believe they could build a life for themselves beyond the streets.
Regardless of party, those who work in government do so because they care about helping their fellow citizens.
Government agencies will be attempting to keep a close eye on them, regardless.
ALEC attracted corporations that saw an opportunity to push an agenda, regardless of ideology.
Historical Examples of regardless
They did what they wanted to do regardless of how it affected their neighbours or their friends.
The Foolish LoversSt. John G. Ervine
Regardless of possibly near-by elk, I raised a frightened, yell.
A Woman TenderfootGrace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
Solon, regardless of his cooling kitchen, stood at the door and watched her.
Tiverton TalesAlice Brown
But Mary, regardless of maternal cacklings, sped after the doctor as he turned his horse.
Tiverton TalesAlice Brown
Good-night,’ and marched off to bed, regardless of the ‘Walking too fast!
The Tenant of Wildfell HallAnne Bronte
regardless
- (usually foll by of) taking no regard or heed; heedless
- in spite of everything; disregarding drawbacksto carry on regardless