What is another word for regards?

Common synonyms for regards include respect, disesteem, gaze, involve, heed.

What is the opposite of regards?

Antonyms of regards include disregard, neglect, indifference, aversion, disdain.

Synonyms for

Regards

Noun / rɪˈgɑ:rdz / Another word for regards — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Best wishes or kindest regards expressed at the end of a letter.

Synonyms & similar words

respect disesteem gaze involve heed attentiveness consider compliments reckon regard wish view inattentiveness affect disrespect esteem see payingattention greetings compliments salutations respect esteem affection appreciation acknowledgment commendation approval consideration attention regardfulness reverence admiration adoration veneration honour homage

Synonyms by register

Formal

consideration respect esteem deference

Informal

hello hi howdy greetings

Literary

salutations benedictions

Antonyms

disregard neglect indifference aversion disdain hostility

Common collocations

best regards
warm regards
kind regards
sincere regards
many regards
with regards
regards to

Word family

noun regard

verb regard

adjective regardful

adverb regardfully

Usage note

Often used in closings of letters and emails. 'Best regards' and 'kind regards' are common formal closings, while 'warm regards' can be slightly more personal.

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