regardless

American  

[ri-gahrd-lis] / rɪˈgɑrd lɪs /

adjective

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

   Synonyms:

   careless, neglectful, negligent, inattentive, inattentive

   Antonyms:

   mindful, attentive

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adverb

1. without concern as to advice, warning, hardship, etc.; anyway.

   I must make the decision regardless.

idioms

1. regardless of, in spite of; without regard for.

   They'll do it regardless of the cost.

regardless British  

/ rɪˈɡɑːdlɪs /

adjective

1. (usually foll by of) taking no regard or heed; heedless

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adverb

1. in spite of everything; disregarding drawbacks

   to carry on regardless

Other Word Forms

• regardlessly adverb
• regardlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of regardless

First recorded in 1585–95; regard + -less

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Example Sentences

Don’t believe them: The stock market’s odds of rising in 2026 are the same — regardless of how it performs at the beginning.

From MarketWatch

The problem begins with the term “fuel economy,” or how much gasoline a given vehicle, regardless of other attributes, uses getting from point A to B.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lucy Cox, fundraising and development manager, said food was provided throughout the year regardless of the weather, but at this time of the year it was "even more important".

From BBC

For three years, Big Tech has been able to cover up the flaws in the market, lifting the S&P 500 regardless of the headlines.

From Barron's

The findings highlight the right cardiac vagus nerve in particular, showing that it plays a crucial role in protecting heart muscle cells and supporting long term heart health, regardless of heart rate.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• anyway
• nevertheless