regardless
USri-GARD-lis/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ri-GAHD-lis/ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/
- 1Without caring about warnings or what bad things might happen.
Like driving past a warning sign without slowing down.
The doctor told him to rest, but he kept working regardless.
It might rain later, but we are going to the park regardless.
Similaranyway, anyhow, irrespective
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- 4Without stopping to think about something, no matter what it is.
They play soccer outside regardless the cold.
He buys what he wants regardless the price.
Similardespite, notwithstanding
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Origin
It comes from the word "regard" plus the ending "-less."