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

Compare meaning

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Example Sentences

Due process and equality under the law apply to everyone in this country, regardless of their immigration or citizenship status.

From Salon

Was Runna really to blame or would these runners have got hurt regardless of their training plans?

From The Wall Street Journal

Incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a hobby pilot and the heir to a construction fortune, is widely expected to retain his post, regardless of the election result.

From Barron's

EBV itself was detected in the CSF of most participants, regardless of whether they had MS.

From Science Daily

Brain imaging revealed that women who were post-menopause showed significant reductions in grey matter volume, regardless of whether they had used HRT.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• anyway
• nevertheless