regardless

Meanings

• adverb

  Despite; irrespective of.

  - "He studied for the exams regardless of his friend's invitation."
  - "Regardless of the weather, we went for a picnic."

• adverb

  Without paying attention to; disregarding.

  - "Despite her warnings, he drove recklessly, regardless."
  - "She made the decision regardless of his opinion."

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Synonyms

irregardless , irrespective , anyhow , anyway , at any rate , come what may , in any case

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with regardless
beside , abide , tide , pride , hide , ride , and various others.

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. regardless (English) : adverb, meaning without paying attention to; disregarding.
   

2. regard (English) : noun, meaning a careful consideration; a look; or verb, meaning to look at or consider.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of regardless that leads to same result
regardless , regardlessly , regardlessness , regardlessnesses , regardless of

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Forms

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regardless (adverb), regardless of (preposition), regardless that (conjunction)

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Etymology

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From Old French 'regarder' meaning 'to look', with the prefix 're-' denoting 'back' or 'again'. Regardless means 'looking back' or 'considering all' before making a decision.

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Trivia

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1. Regardless is a homophone of the word 'regard'.

2. In the 1950s, regardless was used as a name for a brand of plastic garden furniture.

3. Regardless is a 2007 American drama film directed by Mackenzie Stewart.

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Related Concepts

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1. irrespective: A term synonymous with regardless, meaning not influenced by or concerned with specific factors.

2. disregard: The opposite of regard, meaning to pay no attention to or to treat with contempt.

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Culture

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Regardless has been used in literature and poetry to convey determination and disregard for circumstances. In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses the term to emphasize her resolve: 'What's done cannot be undone; still to abide / The foregone consequences of our act.'

How to Memorize "regardless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person disregarding a situation, such as turning their back on it or crossing their arms and shaking their head, indicating disapproval or indifference.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of determination or resolution, like a person standing firm against adversity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Regardless: Re-Gard Less' to help remember the meaning.

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