regardless
[ ri-gahrd-lis ]
/ rɪˈgɑrd lɪs /
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adjective
having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful (often followed by of).
adverb
without concern as to advice, warning, hardship, etc.; anyway: I must make the decision regardless.
SYNONYMS FOR regardless
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Idioms for regardless
regardless of, in spite of; without regard for: They'll do it regardless of the cost.
OTHER WORDS FROM regardless
re·gard·less·ly, adverbre·gard·less·ness, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH regardless
irregardless, regardless (see usage note at irregardless)Words nearby regardless
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British Dictionary definitions for regardless
regardless
/ (rɪˈɡɑːdlɪs) /
adjective
(usually foll by of) taking no regard or heed; heedless
adverb
in spite of everything; disregarding drawbacksto carry on regardless
Derived forms of regardless
regardlessly, adverbregardlessness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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