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

National polling from Gallup found 70% of Americans oppose a data center being built in their area, and that opposition is bipartisan — a New York Times/Siena poll this fall found roughly two-thirds opposed regardless of party. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Every source, regardless of type, has bibliographic information that identifies it, such as the title, author, or the year it was published or created. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Oct. 2026

Landowners will be compensated regardless of how access is obtained, the agency said. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

The most controversial element of the CFTC’s rule is forcing affiliates to receive last priority at every price in the order book regardless of when a resting order was submitted. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 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