regardless of

preposition

: without taking into account
accepts all regardless of age
also : in spite of
regardless of our mistakes

Examples of regardless of in a Sentence

regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract
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This finding held true regardless of how much people exercised. Brian Mastroianni, Health, 7 June 2025 Imagine attending a work meeting where whoever has an idea just spews it right then and there, regardless of who's talking. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 7 June 2025 The most important game in the series is always the next one, regardless of the outcome. Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 If an individual receives a red card (either a direct one or via two yellow cards), they will be banned from the next match, regardless of the stage of the tournament. Will Jeanes, New York Times, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for regardless of

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of regardless of was in 1837

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“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regardless%20of. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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