irregardless vs. regardless

irregardless vs. regardless: What’s the difference?

Regardless means without regard to or in spite of some specific circumstances (usually those that have just been or are about to be mentioned). Irregardless (yes, it’s a word) is a variant of regardless that’s typically used to mean the exact same thing. It’s got an extra negative element, the prefix ir-, so it’s often considered nonstandard.

irregardless

[ir-i-gahrd-lis] / ˌɪr ɪˈgɑrd lɪs /

adverb

Nonstandard.

regardless.

regardless

[ri-gahrd-lis] / rɪˈgɑrd lɪs /

adjective

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

Synonyms:

careless , neglectful , negligent , inattentive , inattentive

Antonyms:

mindful , attentive

adverb

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

I must make the decision regardless.

idioms

regardless of, in spite of; without regard for.

They'll do it regardless of the cost.