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regardless

/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/adjective, adverb3 syllables

Regardless means: in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks.

Synonyms for regardless22

adjective, as in (usually followed by ‘of’) without due thought or consideration

careless, heedless, unheeding

adverb, as in in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

irrespective, disregardless, no matter, disregarding

also used for regardless

anyway, irregardless, anyhow, at any rate, come what may, in any case, after all, algate, always, any road up, anyhoo, anyroad, anyways, anywise, anywho

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What does regardless mean?2

adverb

1

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks“he carried on regardless of the difficulties”

adjective

1

(usually followed by ‘of’) without due thought or consideration“careless of the consequences”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Regardless in a sentence

  • Regardless of what he does, he does it well.Scott
  • Schools are expected to meet the needs of every child, regardless of ability.CK
  • I don't believe you, regardless what you say.FeuDRenais2
  • Regardless of which of these products it is, they're all expensive.FeuDRenais2
  • Regardless how you look at it, he's your big brother.FeuDRenais2
  • I like talking to you, regardless of the short amount of time.gleki
  • Regardless of that person’s gender, they are a feminist.bpeel
  • Regardless of the length of the night, the sun always rises.AmarMecheri

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