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

At this rate, not anytime soon, regardless of what happens in Washington. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

In the decision penned by Judge Carolyn McHugh, the three-judge panel knocked down the plaintiff argument that all Division I players, regardless of sport, formed a single market. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

The candidates regardless of their race and gender all ran on this and won. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Make sure to put a date on the calendar for the next update and honor it, regardless of how slowly things move. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 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