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

Most importantly, Steinem provided women the power and confidence to know their own worth, regardless of what others thought or said. — Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

The result will always be the same, regardless of whether the net consists of six or 600 triangles. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

As a result, many organizations, regardless of their pace of adoption, face growing tensions between speed and control. — Kumar Chivukula, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The state has conceded that the referendum will appear on the November ballot, meaning that Missourians will get a chance to vote on the map regardless of what the court rules. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 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