regardless

American  

[ri-gahrd-lis] / rɪˈgɑrd lɪs /

adjective

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

   Synonyms:

   careless, neglectful, negligent, 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

• regardlessness
  noun
• regardlessly
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of regardless

First recorded in 1585–95; regard + -less

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Compare meaning

How does regardless compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• irregardless vs. regardless

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Explanation

If something is done without consideration, it's done regardless, usually followed by the word "of." Today you can sit wherever you'd like on a bus, regardless of your race, but this wasn't always the case. The word regardless can also be used as an adverb meaning despite everything. If your speaker had to cancel, you should carry on with the meeting regardless. People sometimes use the word irregardless when they mean regardless. Irregardless is an error resulting from a blend of irrespective and regardless. You may hear people say it, but grammarians consider it to be a mistake.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

regardless

In my next free “Let’s Analyze” newsletter, I’m going to break down one investment that I think can benefit regardless of how November’s election breaks.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026

The fee will apply to each type of item in a package sent directly to consumers from outside the EU, regardless of the parcel's value.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

The proposition would exempt Pacific Palisades homeowners from paying the tax, regardless of whether they lived at the property or not.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

But, regardless of Newcastle's league status and once the opportunity arose, there was never any doubt of Shearer returning to the north east.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

Please use the attached contact card to reach me at your earliest convenience, regardless of the day or hour.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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