regardless

Everyday

1. Regardless means without paying attention to problems, warnings or difficulties; anyway. tree →
2. Regardless of something means without being affected by it, as in «everyone is welcome regardless of age». tree →

In the lessons

In ethics and citizenship, people should be treated fairly regardless of race, religion or gender. In stories, a character carries on regardless of danger. In maths, some rules work regardless of the numbers chosen. Phrases: «regardless of», «carry on regardless».

Examples

• Everyone can join the club regardless of age. tree →
• It was raining, but we went to the beach regardless. tree →
• The rules apply to everyone, regardless of who they are. tree →
• He kept running regardless of the pain in his leg. tree →
• Regardless of the order you add numbers, the total is the same. tree →
• She treated everyone kindly, regardless of what they could give her. tree →
• When Odysseus heard from Eurylochus of the terrible fate which had befallen his companions he set out, regardless of personal danger, resolved to make an effort to rescue them. tree →

Note

Trap: «irregardless» is a common mistake; the correct word is «regardless». Regardless of = no matter. Maths: addition gives the same answer regardless of order (3 + 5 = 5 + 3), but subtraction does not.