regardless
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adv.despite everything; you use this to say that something happens even if there are difficulties.
adv.despite prevailing circumstances or opposition; functions as a sentence adverb to indicate persistence.
Simple“The weather was terrible, but we decided to go for a walk regardless.”
In context“The board recognized the financial risks involved but voted to proceed with the merger regardless, citing long-term strategic benefits.”
UsageOften placed at the end of a sentence or clause to mean 'in spite of everything'.
PitfallHe decided to go irregardless of the rain. He decided to go regardless of the rain.The word 'irregardless' is considered incorrect in formal writing; always use 'regardless'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.not paying attention to something or not caring about it.
adj.heedless or unmindful of consequences or surroundings; often used in a postpositive position.
Simple“He continued his speech, regardless of the angry shouts from the crowd.”
In context“The explorer pushed deeper into the jungle, seemingly regardless of the physical exhaustion that had sidelined the rest of his team.”
UsageCommonly followed by the preposition 'of' to form a prepositional phrase.
Synonyms
Usage regardless of their gender · regardless of age · regardless of the potentially
“Regardless of any development, there will be a risk of gusty winds and heavy rainfall in Lesser Antilles on Friday night and into Saturday.”
“Regardless of the executive order, “[the AAP] guidelines will be what we continue to follow.”
From regard + -less.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.