regardless

CEFRB2

/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/

adverb · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    Without being affected by something or paying attention to it.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    Anyway; irrespective of what has just been said.

Examples

  • Regardless of the amount, Brian wants the correct, entire amount by next week.

  • Schools are expected to meet the needs of every child, regardless of ability.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. Paying no attention to; ignoring.

  2. Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Taking insufficient regard of; heedless; careless.

More examples

In context

  • The weather was terrible but we carried on regardless.

  • Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless its colour.

  • Tatiana knew the meat had passed its expiry date, but she ate it regardless.

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Origin

adverb

From regard + -less.