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

Every American should be alarmed, regardless of their position on immigration. —Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026

Homicide means a person causes the death of another one, regardless of intent. —Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026

However, Stephen Curry, who’ll turn 38 in March and has four rings on his ledger, seems content to play it out in the Bay, regardless of whether management can draw the inside straight needed to land Antetokounmpo or any other difference-maker. —David Aldridge, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

Societal pressure can be heavy for most women, especially Black women, to stay strong and keep moving, regardless of the obstacles that life throws at you, and Vette felt that weight in real time. —Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Jan. 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