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

Washington The top two vote-getters regardless of party advance to the general election in Washington. — Abc News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers’ goal is to roster their best 14 arms in October regardless of role. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

London‘s mayor has defended free entry to the capital’s national museums, arguing that culture should remain accessible regardless of income or background. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Health, housing, social connections, purpose, care, community, and the capacity to adapt all shape whether retirement feels secure, regardless of what a financial model projects. — Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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