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adverb

ri-ˈgärd-ləs How to pronounce regardless (audio)
Definition of regardlessnext
as in whatever
in spite of everything the weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless

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Relevance

regardless

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adjective

as in reckless

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Recent Examples of regardless
Adverb
Still, Sun noted that the evidence is inconclusive as to whether glucosamine can even improve joint pain, so taking it may not be worth it regardless. — Cathy Nelson, Health, 18 June 2026 The consequences of the shortage facing farmers now may only intensify down the road, regardless. — Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Any amount of opposition analysis would highlight that trait as something to be wary of and negate, but Summerville has the balance and footwork to beat a player one-on-one regardless, using his strengths to unsettle one side of a defence. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 June 2026 The bottom line Interest earnings on a $8,000 deposit will look similar regardless if the money is deposited into a CD or a high-yield savings account. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for regardless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regardless
  1. whatever
  2. reckless
  3. inattentive
  4. rash
  5. careless
  6. heedless
  7. impetuous
  8. thoughtless
Adverb
  • Wants to be sure her friends notice her new whatever-she's-wearing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 May 2021
  • And so the Administration of Harvard, by its own admission, has taken no action whatever.
    — William F. Buckley Jr., National Review, 23 Oct. 2017
Definition of whatever
Adjective
  • The insults often accompany reports and even videos of kids and teens engaging in reckless riding — weaving through traffic, running stop signs, ignoring pedestrians, and performing stunts like wheelies in opposing lanes, sometimes without helmets.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • Platner has faced multiple allegations of reckless and drunken behavior and disturbing behavior toward women since launching his campaign in August.
    — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of reckless
Adjective
  • That investigation led to a 2023 recall requiring software changes meant to better detect inattentive drivers and warn them.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
  • This is not to say Costco shoppers are inattentive.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Definition of inattentive
Adjective
  • House of the Dragon is a show where the characters are consistently making rash decisions and risking grave consequences.
    — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • The desire for freedom is overpowering, as is the potential for impulsive and rash decisions made in the moment.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of rash
Adjective
  • The Most The business owners who get burned in an exit are almost never careless.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Still, multitasking can lead to careless errors, irritability or burnout, so take it easy.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of careless
Adjective
  • Like the wonderful Clover Club, raspberries have a heedless love for rose water, and that means Hendrick’s Gin.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
  • The time that went into making the film shows up, most notably, during a break in the middle of the story that (avoiding spoilers) takes Ray’s heedless behavior to a logical extreme.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Definition of heedless
Adjective
  • Aegon, dragged out of King’s Landing by spymaster Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in an effort to save him from the fratricidal Aemond, gets an up-close look at the petty tyrants who have sprouted up in the countryside thanks to his impetuous rule.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
  • Inventive, instinctive, impetuous, imperious and entirely bloomin’ glorious.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of impetuous
Adjective
  • This tragedy serves as a powerful reminder that no family should have to bury a child because of someone’s thoughtless and irresponsible choices.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
  • This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of thoughtless

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