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regardless

[ri-gahrd-lis] / rɪˈgɑrd lɪs /
ADJECTIVE
indifferent, unconcerned
Synonyms
STRONG
disregarding
WEAK
behindhand blind careless coarse crude deaf delinquent derelict heedless inadvertent inattentive inconsiderate insensitive lax listless mindless neglectful negligent nonobservant rash reckless remiss rude slack unfeeling unheeding uninterested unmindful
Antonyms
WEAK
attentive concerned heedful
ADVERB
despite everything
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anyway nevertheless
WEAK
against although aside from at any cost but come what may despite distinct from for all that in any case in spite of everything leaving aside no matter what nonetheless notwithstanding without considering without regard to
Antonyms
WEAK
irregardless

Example Sentences

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The top two vote-getters in the primary move on to the 3 November general election regardless of party preference.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Their finding confirms what we already know about this year: A lot is riding on this year’s midterms, regardless of political persuasions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Under California’s unique primary system, the two candidates who receive the most votes in the primary will move on to the November general election, regardless of party affiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Still Vance will command the most attention, regardless of whoever else is in the room.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

All of us—Barack and I as well as the campaign team—understood long before his announcement that regardless of his political gifts a black man named Barack Hussein Obama would always be a long shot.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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