Regardless of Meaning in English
expression
ɹəˈɡɑɹdɫəs/ /ˈəv
rih-GAHRD-luhs uv
ɹɪɡˈɑːdləs/ /ˈɒv
rih-GAHD-luhs ov
Definition
Used to show that something happens or is true even if other things or conditions are different. It means 'without being affected by' something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and written language, but common in speech. Typically followed by a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase ('regardless of the weather'). Not used before clauses. Can express determination or indifference to circumstances.
Spanish: sin importar - independientemente dePortuguese (BR): independentemente de - não importaPortuguese (PT): independentemente de - não importaChinese (Simplified): 无论 - 不管Chinese (Traditional): 無論 - 不管Hindi: की परवाह किए बिना - के बावजूदArabic: بغض النظر عن - دون اعتبار لـBengali: যাই হোক না কেন - নির্বিশেষেRussian: независимо отJapanese: 〜に関係なくVietnamese: bất kể - dùKorean: ~와 상관없이Turkish: -e bakılmaksızınUrdu: کے بغیر پروا کیےIndonesian: terlepas dari - tanpa memedulikan
Example Sentences
Regardless of the weather, we will have the picnic.
basic
Everyone is welcome, regardless of age.
basic
He finished the race, regardless of his injury.
basic
We'll get it done, regardless of what it takes.
natural
She helps everyone, regardless of who they are.
natural
Regardless of the risk, he decided to speak out.
natural