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

Under California’s jungle primary rules, the top two candidates advance, regardless of their party affiliation. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

This behavior is pushing developers toward properties anchored by grocery stores, discount chains and off-price retailers, since these tenants draw shoppers regardless of economic conditions. — Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

So Paramount might still manage to close regardless of this suit, because the states are now seeking injunctive relief from a judge to stall this merger. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

On the other hand, if rates were to fall, that savings account yield would fall right along with them, while the CD would keep paying its original rate all the way to maturity regardless of what happens elsewhere in the economy. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 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