Where Does Regardless Come from?

Where Does Regardless Come from?

Did you know? Regardless is rather simply derived from the noun regard (meaning "attention" or "concern") plus -less—nothing too shocking about that.

What is the full meaning of regardless?

/rɪˈɡɑːd.ləs/ us. /rɪˈɡɑːrd.ləs/ C1. despite; not being affected by something: The plan for a new office building went ahead regardless of local opposition.

What does it mean when someone says regardless?

If you say that someone did something regardless, you mean that they did it even though there were problems or factors that could have stopped them, or perhaps should have stopped them. Despite her recent surgery she has been carrying on regardless.

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