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regardless

adj. manner
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɹəˈɡɑɹdɫəs// UK //ɹɪɡˈɑːdləs// re·gard·less

adj. doing something anyway, even if there are problems or reasons to stop. It means the situation does not change your decision.

adj. without being hindered or influenced by existing circumstances. Often functions as a sentence-final adjunct or as part of a prepositional phrase with 'of'.


SIMPLE

The weather was terrible, but we went for a walk regardless.

CONTEXTUAL

The rules apply to everyone in the building regardless of their job title or how long they have worked here.

COMPLEX

The committee decided to proceed with the expansion regardless of the projected deficit, citing the long-term necessity of the infrastructure for the region's growth.

Synonyms
Origin

From regard + -less.

Usage

Commonly used as a standalone adverb at the end of a clause or followed by the preposition 'of' to form a complex preposition.

Pitfall

regardless about the costregardless of the costWhen used as a prepositional phrase, it must take 'of' rather than 'about' or 'for'.

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