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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For centuries, golfers played the ball “as it lay” in the sand, regardless of the conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

SalesPatriot is growing fast, but regardless of how it fares, Rhodes-Kropf says working on a startup looks good on a resume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The ambulances were run by Hatzola, a Jewish volunteer-led group which treats patients regardless of faith.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Macron said such talk weakens the bonds of the alliance regardless of if the United States pulls out of the organization.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Maybe she wasn’t capable of saying it aloud, regardless.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

regardless

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