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regardless

USri-GARD-lis/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ri-GAHD-lis/ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/

4 meanings of regardless

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  1. 1
    adverb
    Without 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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  2. 2
    adjective
    Not giving enough care or attention to something.

    He was regardless of his own safety and climbed without a rope.

    She is regardless of money and spends it as soon as she gets it.

    Similarcareless, reckless, heedless, negligent, sloppy

    Oppositecareful, mindful, heedful

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  3. 3
    adjective
    Not paying any attention to something at all.

    He seemed regardless of the noise and kept on reading his book.

    She was regardless of the time and talked with us for hours.

    Similaroblivious, heedless, unmindful, unaware, indifferent

    Oppositemindful, aware, conscious

  4. 4
    prepositionnonstandard
    Without 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."