Regardless: meaning, definitions and examples

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regardless

[ rɪˈɡɑːdləs ]

^{Context #1}

in any case

Without regard; in spite of all objections or difficulties.

Synonyms

anyhow, anyway, nevertheless, nonetheless

Examples of usage

Regardless of the weather, we will continue with the outdoor event.
She decided to pursue her dream regardless of what others thought.
He kept working tirelessly regardless of the challenges he faced.
The company continued to thrive regardless of the economic downturn.
Regardless of the outcome, we must stay positive.

^{Context #2}

unaffected by

Not influenced or affected by something.

Synonyms

unaffected, uninfluenced, unperturbed, unswayed

Examples of usage

Her decision was made regardless of the consequences.
He remained calm regardless of the chaos around him.
They continued their journey regardless of the obstacles in their way.
Regardless of the criticism, she stayed true to her beliefs.
The team succeeded regardless of the odds against them.

Translations

Translations of the word "regardless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 independentemente

🇮🇳 चाहे कुछ भी हो

🇩🇪 unabhängig

🇮🇩 terlepas dari

🇺🇦 незалежно від

🇵🇱 bez względu na

🇯🇵 関係なく

🇫🇷 indépendamment

🇪🇸 independientemente

🇹🇷 bağımsız olarak

🇰🇷 관계없이

🇸🇦 بغض النظر

🇨🇿 bez ohledu na

🇸🇰 bez ohľadu na

🇨🇳 无论如何

🇸🇮 ne glede na

🇮🇸 óháð

🇰🇿 қарамастан

🇬🇪 მიუხედავად

🇦🇿 baxmayaraq

🇲🇽 independientemente

Word origin

The word 'regardless' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'without' or 'not' and 'regard' meaning 'attention' or 'consideration'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century in English literature, evolving to its current usage as an adverb and adjective. Over time, 'regardless' has become a common term in everyday language, expressing a sense of determination or indifference to obstacles or opinions.