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

Other analysts argue that the tradition of the court has been to confer citizenship for individuals, regardless of their parents' immigration status. —Andrew Rice The Center Square, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026

The criteria effectively excluded Huerta Lane and Morrison Lane from consideration, regardless of survey performance. —Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2026

Ardito said inattentive or distracted drivers are a serious hazard for cyclists trying to share the road, regardless of whether there are bike lanes. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 May 2026

Blanche, who defended the fund at a congressional hearing this week, has said anyone who believes they’ve been persecuted can apply for compensation regardless of political affiliation. —Eric Tucker, Fortune, 23 May 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