Synonyms for
Regardless
Definition
Without regard; despite the prevailing circumstances or conditions.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- regardless of the cost
- regardless of the consequences
- regardless of what happens
- regardless of the outcome
- regardless of the situation
- regardless of the circumstances
Word family
adverb regardless
Usage note
Often used in the phrase 'regardless of'. While commonly used, some prescriptivists prefer 'irrespective of'.
Example sentences
- He went to the party regardless of his bad mood.
- Regardless of what the teacher said, he still didn't understand the math problem.
- She decided to take the job offer regardless of the long commute.
Quotes
Regardless of what came before or what might come next, what mattered most was this moment. The present moment, where he and she stood hand in hand, facing each other, ready to start a new chapter in their lives.
Regardless of the staggering dimensions of the world about us, the density of our ignorance, the risks of catastrophes to come, and our individual weakness within the immense collectivity, the fact remains that we are absolutely free today if we choose to will our existence in its finiteness, a finiteness which is open on the infinite.
Regardless of the challenges we face, it is important to focus on what we can do to make a positive difference.