Regardless

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Pronunciation: /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

Definitions of regardless

adverb without regard; in spite of everything; anyway

Example Sentences

A1 I will go for a walk regardless of the weather.

A2 She always wears a hat regardless of the occasion.

B1 Regardless of the cost, I will buy that dress.

B2 He decided to pursue his dream career regardless of the challenges.

C1 Regardless of his busy schedule, he always finds time for his family.

C2 She continued to work on her research project regardless of the setbacks.

preposition in spite of; without regard to

Example Sentences

A1 I will help you regardless of your mistakes.

A2 She decided to go for a walk regardless of the weather.

B1 Regardless of the cost, I need to buy a new laptop.

B2 He continued to work on the project regardless of his exhaustion.

C1 Regardless of the outcome, I am proud of my efforts.

C2 Regardless of the obstacles, she achieved her goals.

Examples of regardless in a Sentence

formal Regardless of the outcome, we must proceed with caution.

informal I'm going to the party regardless of whether you come or not.

slang I'm gonna do it regardless, so don't even try to stop me.

figurative She continued to pursue her dreams regardless of the obstacles in her way.

Grammatical Forms of regardless

past tense

regardlessed

plural

regardlesses

comparative

more regardless

superlative

most regardless

present tense

regardless

future tense

will regardless

perfect tense

have regardlessed

continuous tense

is regardlessing

singular

regardless

positive degree

regardless

infinitive

to regardless

gerund

regardlessing

participle

regardlessed

Origin and Evolution of regardless

First Known Use: 1565 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'regardless' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'without' and the word 'gard' which comes from the Old English word 'gyrdan' meaning 'to fence or enclose'. Therefore, 'regardless' originally meant 'without regard or consideration'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'regardless' has evolved to also imply 'in spite of' or 'nevertheless', expanding its usage beyond just meaning 'without regard'.