regardless of

preposition

: without taking into account
accepts all regardless of age
also : in spite of
regardless of our mistakes

Examples of regardless of in a Sentence

regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
That shouldn’t change regardless of how the team performs over the next month. Katie Woo, New York Times, 20 June 2025 For example, many businesses will close on Christmas, regardless of federal policy. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 Its canopy and seat are both designed for use in all four seasons, regardless of the weather. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 June 2025 What’s essential for business leaders to understand, regardless of location, is that successful adoption of QR codes for broader digital transformation goals requires ecosystem thinking. Swati Tyagi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for regardless of

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of regardless of was in 1837

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Regardless of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regardless%20of. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on regardless of

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!