regardless of

preposition

: without taking into account

accepts all regardless of age

also : in spite of

regardless of our mistakes

Synonyms of regardless of

• despite
• notwithstanding
• in spite of

Examples of regardless of in a Sentence

regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract

Recent Examples on the Web

Keeping sailors in the same shipyard environment for extended periods can gradually erode motivation and professional engagement regardless of individual resilience. —Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Homeowners should also make sure they’re signed up for evacuation alerts from their local fire department, the chiefs added, and should not hesitate to evacuate at the sight or smell of smoke — regardless of whether an official evacuation has been ordered. —Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026

The goal is protected exposure applied to the face and hands year-round regardless of skin tone. —Allison Palmer updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

The single most impactful topical step, year-round, regardless of skin tone. —Allison Palmer updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for regardless of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove