Definition of regardlessnext
as in whatever
in spite of everything the weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

regardless

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of regardless
Adverb
And regardless, such arrangements are unlikely to save a flailing labor market. Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 While this new paradigm can feel like a loss of dignity for private individuals, controlling one's narrative online is essential, as the cameras are rolling regardless. Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 That threatens to pinch access and evacuation during a wildfire and caps what developers can do — though some, like the Conger Group and Hawkins, have advanced plans regardless. Mark Dee july 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026 Still, Sun noted that the evidence is inconclusive as to whether glucosamine can even improve joint pain, so taking it may not be worth it regardless. Cathy Nelson, Health, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless
Adverb
  • Wants to be sure her friends notice her new whatever-she's-wearing.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2021
  • And so the Administration of Harvard, by its own admission, has taken no action whatever.
    William F. Buckley Jr., National Review, 23 Oct. 2017
Adjective
  • The defending champions managed to hold Spain to a draw in the regulation 90 minutes, which ended with combative midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a reckless challenge in injury time.
    Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026
  • That context is what separates responsible flexibility from reckless convenience.
    Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • That investigation led to a 2023 recall requiring software changes meant to better detect inattentive drivers and warn them.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
  • This is not to say Costco shoppers are inattentive.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • Throw this basic tee on for a morning run along the beach or use it as a rash guard while swimming.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • His eventual dismissal in second-half stoppage time was an exercise in rash stupidity, crashing through Spain’s teenage center back Pau Cubarsi.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • Jaynes pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony count of leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage of more than $10,000 and a traffic violation of careless and prohibited driving.
    Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2026
  • Myers, however, threw a careless hit that concussed Matty Beniers during his rookie campaign, and Kraken fans have long remembered that sequence.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • Babitz courted danger with heedless bravado and exemplary recklessness.
    Steve Wasserman, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
  • Later, in Capital, Marx warns that soil depletion caused by the heedless exploitation of nature would threaten the physical foundation of society itself.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Aegon, dragged out of King’s Landing by spymaster Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in an effort to save him from the fratricidal Aemond, gets an up-close look at the petty tyrants who have sprouted up in the countryside thanks to his impetuous rule.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • This tragedy serves as a powerful reminder that no family should have to bury a child because of someone’s thoughtless and irresponsible choices.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
  • This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.
    Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

“Regardless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regardless. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on regardless

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster