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.

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regardless of, in spite of; without regard for: They'll do it regardless of the cost.

Origin of regardless

First recorded in 1585–95; regard + -less

SYNONYMS FOR regardless

1. inattentive, negligent, neglectful, indifferent, unconcerned.

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ANTONYMS FOR regardless

1. attentive, mindful.

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Related formsre·gard·less·ly, adverbre·gard·less·ness, noun

Can be confusedirregardless regardless (see usage note at irregardless)

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He walked the deck with her, regardless of the smiles of the other passengers.
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The wet snow was falling in big flakes; I unbuttoned myself, regardless of it.
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The king, the meanwhile, regardless of his guests, was occupied in being dressed.
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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 Formsregardlessly, adverbregardlessness, noun

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