Jane was determined to buy the purse regardless of the price.
Regardless is defined as something which is not dependent upon current circumstances, facts or other statements.
An example of regardless is when you are going to go to a party no matter what anyone says.
regardless
without regard; heedless; unmindful; careless
Informal without regard for, or in spite of, objections, difficulties, etc.; anyway
regardless Idioms
regardless of
in spite of; notwithstanding: regardless of the cost
regardless
adverb
In spite of everything; anyway: continues to work regardless.
adjective
Heedless; unmindful.
Related Forms:
- re·gard′less·ly
adverb
- re·gard′less·ness
noun
regardless
Adjective
(comparative more regardless, superlative most regardless)
Adverb
(comparative more regardless, superlative most regardless)
- Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
- Tatiana knew the cauliflower was purple, but she ate it regardless.
Preposition
- Paying no attention to; regardless of.
- Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless of its colour.
Usage notes
- Phrases such as 'regardless if' and 'regardless to' are technically incorrect.
Origin
regard +"Ž -less
