ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Regardless

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Regardless is an adverb meaning Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

Meaning

Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

More Meanings

  1. Anyway; irrespective of what has just been said.
  2. Paying no attention to; ignoring.
  3. Taking insufficient regard of; heedless; careless.
  4. (proscribed) Synonym of regardless of; paying no attention to.

Example Sentences

Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless its colour.
Tatiana knew the meat had passed its expiry date, but she ate it regardless.
The proposal may become law, or it may not. Regardless, we will adopt it as a club rule.
I grew, day by day, more moody, more irritable, more regardless of the feelings of others.

Synonyms for regardless

Depending on context, synonyms include algate, always, anyhoo, anyhow, anyroad, anyway.

Antonyms for regardless

Common opposites include attentively, carefully, circumspectly, gingerly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include irrespective, disregardless, heedless, thoughtless, unheeding, careless.

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