regardlessre‧gard‧less /rɪˈɡɑːdləs $ -ɑːr-/ ●●○ adverb 
The law requires equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion, or sex.2if you continue doing something regardless, you do it in spite of difficulties or other people telling you not tocarry on/go on regardless British English (=continue what you are doing) You get a lot of criticism, but you just have to carry on regardless.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- I love you, regardless.
- It may rain by the end of the day, but we plan to carry on regardless.
- Many people stick with their banks regardless of whether they offer the best deal.
- Some actors want to play the role their way, regardless.
- The rate of contribution to the pension plan is the same for all employees, regardless of age.
- It would whirl on regardless to October the eleventh and beyond.
- Most surgical patients, regardless of the extent of their operation, are at risk of some degree of problem with breathing.
- Nineteenth-century market records show a considerable colour range among all the cattle of Britain, regardless of breed.
- Older women experienced higher rates of complication at delivery overall, regardless of parity.
- Success is a boon to any organization, regardless of how it has been achieved.
- The ability to maintain physical and mental powers has allowed some individuals to pursue their chosen careers regardless of their age.
- The mean labelling indices did not change significantly over time regardless of whether or not there were recurrences.
- The monarch would nevertheless continue to be known as King, regardless of gender.
Longman Language Activatorto shake your head as a way of saying no
use this when you want to make it clear that nothing will change a situation, your intention etc: no matter how much/many: · I'm determined to go to New York, no matter how much it costs.no matter what/who/when etc: · Paul always calls me every day, no matter where he is.· No matter what position he plays, he'll be a great asset to the team.no matter how good/small/hot etc: · I never win, no matter how hard I try.· Dad was determined to get to the truth, no matter how long it took.
use this when the fact that something is very big, good etc does not change a situation: however much/many: · However much I try, I just don't understand him at all.however however adj/adv: · I could never watch any movie more than once, however good it is.· Each one of us, however old or however young, is a valuable member of society.
used when it is not important what happens, who does something etc, because it does not change the situation or your intention: · "I don't care," Carrie cried, "whatever anyone says!"· We can take a taxi or the bus, whichever comes first.· He's a capable man. I'm sure he can deal with whatever problems arise.· Don't forget, it's your job to support your leader, whoever it is.whichever of somebody/something: · Whichever of the cars you choose, I'm sure you'll be very pleased.
use this when what is done is not affected by different situations, problems etc: regardless of: · The rate of contribution to the pension plan is the same for all employees, regardless of age.regardless of whether/what/who etc: · Many people stick with their banks regardless of whether they offer the best deal.carry on/continue regardless: · It may rain by the end of the day, but we plan to carry on regardless.
use this when the same thing happens in every case without being affected by facts such as age, size, time, or position: · The job is open to anyone with the right qualifications, irrespective of their age.· Justice for all, irrespective of race or class, is everyone's right.irrespective of what/where/who etc: · All children should have access to the latest technology, irrespective of where they live or how much their parents earn.
use this to say that something should be ignored because it does not affect the situation or your intention: never mind that!: · "How do you know so much about Jake anyway?" "Never mind that!"never mind something: · I want this wedding to be perfect, never mind the cost.never mind what/why/when etc: · Never mind what Jalal says, Peter is a trusted member of our community.never mind that: · Never mind that it's late. I need to talk to you now.
use this when you are determined to do something whatever happens: · I'll be there come what may. I promise.· Some people are getting out of the country fast, but my cousin's family has decided to stay, come what may.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY He looked displeased but she ploughed on regardless.
1without being affected or influenced by somethingregardless of British English (=continue what you are doing) You get a lot of criticism, but you just have to carry on regardless.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES You get a lot of criticism, but you just have to carry on regardless. He looked displeased but she ploughed on regardless. The law requires equal treatment for all, regardless of race, religion, or sex.2if you continue doing something regardless, you do it in spite of difficulties or other people telling you not tocarry on/go on regardless British English (=continue what you are doing) You get a lot of criticism, but you just have to carry on regardless.- community service
- community support officer
- commutation
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- Comoros
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- compact
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- Companion of Honour
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