Regardless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb adjective /ri-ˈgärd-ləs/ re·gard·less

Meaning & Definition of Regardless

Regardless (adverb)

  1. despite everything

Regardless (adjective)

  1. heedless, careless

Regardless (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in spite of everything

    "the weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless"

    similar: anyhow, anyway, anyways (chiefly dialect), whatever, at all events, at any rate, in any case, in any event, no matter, whether or no
    related: after all, however, nevertheless, always

Regardless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in inattentive

    similar: inattentive, bold, impetuous, rash, reckless, blithe, inconsiderate, thoughtless, careless, heedless, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary, absentminded, forgetful, unmindful, lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious, inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned
    opposite: alert, cautious, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary, attentive, chary, observant, vigilant, watchful, foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, calculating, scheming, shrewd, considerate, thoughtful, ultracareful, ultracautious

Related Entry: Regardless of (preposition)

Regardless of is a different word from Regardless. The synonyms below are for regardless of, not for regardless.

  1. without being prevented by

    "regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract"

    similar: despite, notwithstanding, with, in defiance of, in despite of, in spite of

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Regardless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Regardless:

Chiefly dialect: anyways
anyhow, anyway, whatever, at all events, at any rate, in any case, in any event, no matter, whether or no, inattentive, bold, impetuous, rash, reckless, blithe, inconsiderate, thoughtless, careless, heedless, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unsafe, unwary, absentminded, forgetful, unmindful, lax, neglectful, negligent, remiss, slipshod, imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious, inadvertent, unintentional, unplanned

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Regardless

Words with the opposite meaning of Regardless:

alert, cautious, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe, wary, attentive, chary, observant, vigilant, watchful, foresighted, forethoughtful, provident, calculating, scheming, shrewd, considerate, thoughtful, ultracareful, ultracautious

Related Words for Regardless

after all, however, nevertheless, always

Word Forms of Regardless

Derived words: regardlessly (adverb), regardlessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Regardless

First known use: 1872

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Regardless

Words & Phrases Containing Regardless

regardless of

Frequently Asked Questions about Regardless

What does "Regardless" mean?

"Regardless" means despite everything. As an an adverb and an adjective, it is defined as: despite everything. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Regardless"?

Other words for "Regardless" include anyhow, anyway, anyways, whatever, at all events, at any rate, in any case and in any event. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Regardless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Regardless"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Regardless". Common alternatives include anyhow, anyway, anyways, whatever, at all events, at any rate, in any case, in any event, no matter and whether or no.

What is the opposite of "Regardless"?

Antonyms of "Regardless" include alert, cautious, circumspect, gingerly, guarded, heedful, safe and wary.

How do you use "Regardless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Regardless" in a sentence: "the weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless".

Is "Regardless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Regardless" can be used as an adverb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Regardless" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Regardless" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Regardless"?

"Regardless" is pronounced /ri-ˈgärd-ləs/ and divided into syllables as re·gard·less.