regardless

The word “regardless” means without letting something change the outcome; no matter what. In plain terms, used to say that something happens or is true no matter what other factors might suggest otherwise.

“Regardless” is pronounced rih-GAHD-lihs (/ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ in IPA).

Here is “regardless” used in a sentence: “She decided to go ahead with the trip, regardless of the weather.”

Words with a similar meaning to “regardless” include after all, algate, always, any road up, anyhoo and anyhow.

The opposite of “regardless” — its antonyms — are carefully, attentively, circumspectly and gingerly.

“Regardless” is an adverb.

“Regardless” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

Irregardless appears in some dictionaries but is widely considered nonstandard and is best avoided in careful writing. Because "regardless" already means "without regard," adding the negative "ir-" prefix is redundant. Stick with regardless, or use irrespective. Most editors and teachers treat irregardless as an error.

They are near-synonyms, both meaning "without being affected by something." Regardless is slightly more common and conversational, while irrespective sounds a touch more formal. Both are usually followed by "of," as in "regardless of cost" or "irrespective of age." In practice you can choose either.

"The match will go ahead regardless of the weather" means the weather will not change the outcome. Used alone at the end, as in "It was risky, but she did it regardless," it means "anyway" or "no matter what." Both stress that something proceeds despite obstacles.