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

Defense Department personnel may not make any financial transaction informed by nonpublic information, regardless of whether that information is classified or unclassified, Hegseth wrote. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

As this year's higher crude oil prices made drilling more lucrative, the associated volumes of gas coming to market have also risen, regardless of the commodity's price or demand. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

And no civil unrest has been reported in the area regardless of that being a problem in past days. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The district plans to make about $1 million in reductions during the 2027-28 academic year regardless of the referendum, according an infographic from the district. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 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