regardless adj : (usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration; "careless of the consequences"; "the proverbial grasshopper--thoughtless of tomorrow"; "crushing the blooms with regardless tread" [syn: careless(p), thoughtless(p)] adv : in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks; "he carried on regardless of the difficulties" [syn: irrespective, disregardless, no matter, disregarding]

English

Adjective

1. Having no regard; heedless; careless.

Translations

• Finnish: piittaamaton

Adverb

1. Actioned in a way which shows no consideration for a subject or the status of a situation.

   Tatiana knew the cauliflower was purple, but she ate it regardless.

Preposition

regardless of

1. Paying no attention to.

   Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless of its colour.

Translations

• Dutch: ongeacht
• Finnish: riippumatta, huolimatta, katsomatta
• German: ungeachtet

Usage notes

If used as a preposition, this word must be followed by 'of'. Phrases such as 'regardless if' and 'regardless to' are technically incorrect.

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