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

Brooklyn’s offense never found traction in the opening period, regardless of lineup combinations. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026

But Netflix are still doing the absolute bare minimum to qualify, regardless of box office success. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026

Taking a medication like metformin, which improves insulin sensitivity regardless of weight loss, can help some women with PCOS ovulate regularly. —Deanna Pai, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026

The development of Cooper Flagg and the rest of the team’s young core will be the priority for the rest of the season, regardless of any game’s final score. —Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 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