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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
Haaland’s winning goal came after another bout of yanking and pulling; the striker tried to free himself by slapping the defender’s arm away, eventually just carrying on regardless. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Sherman didn’t give a definite answer to that but expects the Marlins to compete regardless. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 The heat is relentless, afternoon storms roll in without warning, and the parks stay packed regardless. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 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 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 defending champions managed to hold Spain to a draw in the regulation 90 minutes, which ended with combative midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a reckless challenge in injury time.
    — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026
  • That context is what separates responsible flexibility from reckless convenience.
    — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 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
  • Small, raised bumps appear atop the rash spots, spreading along the body.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • Mitchell made 28 and seemed likely to be in at the close but made a rash decision to charge a ball from Khary Pierre and was stumped.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of rash
Adjective
  • That said, a pattern of careless errors or intentionally misleading claims are more likely to accrue penalties.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Trost has a past conviction of reckless driving and a lengthy history of civil traffic infractions, including careless driving, speeding, running a stop sign and running a red light, court records show.
    — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 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
  • Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • 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
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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