Regardless
/rɪˈɡɑːrdləs/
Definitions
Without attention to something; in spite of something; anyway.
/rɪˈɡɑːrdləs/
Without regard or consideration; despite something.
Regardless of the cost, she was determined to buy the dress.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a decision and something comes up that might change things, but you decide to do it anyway. Like, 'I'm going to the movies regardless of the fact that I'm tired.'
👶 For kids: It means even if something else happens or someone tells you not to, you're still going to do it.
More Examples
He decided to continue with his plan regardless of the warnings.
The team played well regardless of the injuries.
How It's Used
"Regardless of the weather, we're still going on the picnic."
"The company will proceed with the project regardless of the risks involved."
Idioms & expressions
regardless of the consequences
Doing something without thinking about what might happen as a result.
"She spoke her mind regardless of the consequences."
From Middle English *regardles*, from regard + -less. "Regard" comes from Old French regarder, meaning "to look at, consider," ultimately from Germanic roots. "-less" signifies "without."
The word "regardless" has been used in English since the 14th century, and its meaning has remained fairly consistent over time.
Memory tip
Picture ignoring something completely, like you don't even give it a second thought. Regardless of the rules, they did it.