regardless — without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈɡɑːrdləs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother dances K-pop regardless of her age.
- He wore shorts to the wedding regardless of the dress code.
- Students must submit their assignments regardless of technical difficulties.
regardless
ADVERB[/rɪˈɡɑːrdləs/]
without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances
A determined athlete jogs forward regardless of heavy rain and harsh weather conditions
Regardless of the storm and fortress walls, the starlight guides the way — moving forward with unwavering resolve, no matter the circumstance
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the English word 'regard' (meaning to look at or consider, from Old French 'regarder') combined with the suffix '-less' (meaning without). The prefix 're-' means again, and 'gard' relates to looking or caring.
Breakdown
re- (again) + gard (look, care) + -less (without) = regardless (without regard or care)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother dances K-pop regardless of her age.”
“He wore shorts to the wedding regardless of the dress code.”
“Students must submit their assignments regardless of technical difficulties.”
“The marathon will continue regardless of rain.”
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