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Definition of irregardless in English: irregardlessadjective & adverbˌɪrɪˈɡɑːdləsˌɪrəˈɡɑrdləs non-standard Regardless. the photographer always says, irregardless of how his subjects are feeling, ‘Smile!’ Example sentencesExamples - Is the user expected to open the files irregardless of warnings?
- The recommendation is to treat, to ensure patient comfort irregardless of the proper diagnosis being made.
- This bill will give all couples the same legal rights irregardless of their sexual orientation or marital status.
- Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.
- And if you do that, then irregardless of who wins, you've done your civic duty.
Synonyms anyway, anyhow, in any case, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, despite everything, in spite of everything, for all that, after everything, no matter what, even so, just the same, all the same, be that as it may, in any event, come what may, rain or shine, come rain or shine, whatever the cost
Usage Irregardless means the same as regardless, but the negative prefix ir- merely duplicates the suffix -less, and is unnecessary. The word dates back to the 19th century, but is regarded as incorrect in standard English Origin Mid 19th century: probably a blend of irrespective and regardless. Definition of irregardless in US English: irregardlessadjective & adverbˌirəˈɡärdləsˌɪrəˈɡɑrdləs non-standard Regardless. Example sentencesExamples - This bill will give all couples the same legal rights irregardless of their sexual orientation or marital status.
- Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.
- And if you do that, then irregardless of who wins, you've done your civic duty.
- Is the user expected to open the files irregardless of warnings?
- The recommendation is to treat, to ensure patient comfort irregardless of the proper diagnosis being made.
Synonyms anyway, anyhow, in any case, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, despite everything, in spite of everything, for all that, after everything, no matter what, even so, just the same, all the same, be that as it may, in any event, come what may, rain or shine, come rain or shine, whatever the cost
Usage Irregardless is widely heard, perhaps arising under the influence of such perfectly correct forms as irrespective, but should be avoided by careful users of English. Use regardless to mean ‘without regard or consideration for’ or ‘nevertheless’ Origin Mid 19th century: probably a blend of irrespective and regardless. |