regardless
|re/gard/less|
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/rɪˈɡɑrdləs/
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/rɪˈɡɑːdləs/
without regard
Etymology
Etymology Information
'regardless' originates from the English word 'regard' with the suffix '-less', where 'regard' meant 'consideration' and '-less' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'regard' transformed from the Old French word 'regarder', and eventually became the modern English word 'regard'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without regard or consideration', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having no regard or consideration for something.
He made the decision regardless of the consequences.
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Adverb 1
in spite of everything; anyway.
She went to the party regardless of feeling unwell.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35