If you say that someone did something regardless, you mean that they did it even though there were problems or factors that could have stopped them, or perhaps should have stopped them.
Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on regardless.
Synonyms: in spite of everything, anyway, nevertheless, nonetheless More Synonyms of regardless
More Synonyms of regardless
regardless in British English
(rɪˈɡɑːdlɪs)
adjective
1. (usually foll by of)
taking no regard or heed; heedless
adverb
2.
in spite of everything; disregarding drawbacks
to carry on regardless
Derived forms
regardlessly (reˈgardlessly)
adverb
regardlessness (reˈgardlessness)
noun
regardless in American English
(rɪˈgɑrdlɪs)
adjective
1.
without regard; heedless; unmindful; careless
adverb US
2. Informal
without regard for, or in spite of, objections, difficulties, etc.; anyway
Idioms:
regardless of
Derived forms
regardlessly (reˈgardlessly)
adverb
Examples of 'regardless' in a sentence
regardless
Yet America is pressing ahead regardless.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Our medics will report to England but he'll probably go regardless.
The Sun (2017)
Regardless of the rights and wrongs of what's happened it's a truly horrible place to be.
The Sun (2016)
You have this right regardless of how long you have worked for your present employer.
Lamplugh, Diana & Sterwin, Diana & Nottidge, Pamela Survive the Nine to Five - a woman's guide to working well (1989)
The rest of us just have to buy bigger jeans and go to work regardless.
The Sun (2006)
You can go to him regardless of the amount of debts or assets that you have.
Tondeur, Keith Say Goodbye to Debt (1994)
The lighting of the flame continued regardless and was broadcast around the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
These will remain in place regardless of what science tells us about the health of whale populations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Privacy should be a right regardless of your bank balance.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It did this vital work regardless of politics.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is a call that continues regardless the circumstances.
Christianity Today (2000)
Injury benefit is payable to anyone injured or disabled at work regardless of contributions.
Brown, Muriel & Payne Sarah Introduction to Social Administration in Britain (1990)
And the war went ahead regardless.
The Sun (2015)
Yet it must stay in the beautiful game, almost regardless of the cost.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The funny thing is, they just carry on regardless.
The Sun (2012)
The future is not bright, regardless of the outcome of the election.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is as though they feel compelled to challenge one another, almost regardless of the circumstances.
Atkinson, Jacqueline M Coping with Stress at Work (1988)
Regardless of the outcome last night, that is mightily impressive.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It's almost always regardless of what the product is.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You can carry on regardless.
The Sun (2010)
Ask people what they think - and don't ask your friends because they will say yes regardless.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I will gladly listen to anything she is saying, regardless of the subject, just to enjoy the experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Chinese translation of 'regardless'
regardless
(rɪˈɡɑːdlɪs)
adv
[carry on, continue]无(無)论(論)如何 (wúlùn rúhé)
regardless of不管 (bùguǎn)
Nearby words of
regardless
regain
regard
regarding
regardless
regardless of
regenerate
reggae
Related terms of
regardless
regardless of
(adverb)
Definition
in spite of everything
Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on regardless.
Synonyms
in spite of everything
anyway
You don't want to hear this, but I'll tell you anyway.
nevertheless
Their exchanges were sparky, but the trio nevertheless agreed on a range of issues.
nonetheless
in any case
no matter what
for all that
rain or shine
despite everything
come what may
(adjective)
Definition
taking no notice of
It takes in anybody regardless of religion, colour or creed.
Synonyms
irrespective of
without reference to
without regard to
despite
discounting
disregarding
notwithstanding
unconcerned about
heedless of
unmindful of
indifferent
People have become indifferent to the suffering of others.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of anyway
Definition
at any rate
You don't want to hear this, but I'll tell you anyway.
Synonyms
anyhow,
regardless,
in any case,
for all that,
at any rate,
in any event
in the sense of indifferent
Definition
showing no concern or interest
People have become indifferent to the suffering of others.
Synonyms
unconcerned,
distant,
detached,
cold,
cool,
regardless,
careless,
callous,
aloof,
unimpressed,
unmoved,
unsympathetic,
impervious,
uncaring,
uninterested,
apathetic,
unresponsive,
heedless,
inattentive,
not giving a monkey's (slang)
in the sense of nevertheless
Definition
in spite of that
Their exchanges were sparky, but the trio nevertheless agreed on a range of issues.