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
