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regardless

/rɪˈɡɑːrd.ləs/
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• adverb

1

Despite the prevailing circumstances; without being affected or deterred by the situation.

Example

"The project faced numerous budget cuts, but the research team pressed on regardless."

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• adjective

1

Paying no attention or heed; unmindful or heedless of something (usually followed by "of").

Example

"The hikers continued their ascent regardless of the worsening weather conditions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard English, "regardless" is the accepted adverbial form; "irregardless" is a nonstandard double negative resulting from a blend of "irrespective" and "regardless" and should be avoided in formal writing.

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• Nearby Words

regally
regard
regarding
regardless
regardlessly
regards
regather

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the noun "regard" (from Old French regarder, meaning "to watch" or "to take care of") combined with the privative suffix "-less."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Regardless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/regardless
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