regardless
/rɪˈɡɑːdləs/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈɡɑːrdləs/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈgärd-ləs/ (ame, mw)
regardless — adverb
1. without letting problems, objections, or unfavorable conditions stop you from do
without letting problems, objections, or unfavorable conditions stop you from doing something or change what happens
Most of the staff opposed the new policy, but the CEO implemented it regardless.
contrastive structure with but + clause-final regardless
Niran had never climbed a mountain before, yet he joined the expedition regardless.
The court issued a heavy fine, and the company paid it without complaint regardless.
Hui's visa application was rejected twice, but she applied a third time regardless.
The forecast warned of thunderstorms, yet the ceremony went ahead on the field regardless.
- nevertheless
more formal; common in academic and professional writing
- anyway
informal; common in everyday conversation
- nonetheless
formal; often used in legal and official contexts
- still
neutral; can appear mid-clause rather than at the end
- accordingly
doing something because of circumstances rather than despite them
文法句型
used at the end of a clause after a contrast
as a sentence adverb at the start or end of a statement
用法筆記
Frequently signals a contrast between an obstacle and an action that continues despite it. The obstacle typically appears in the first clause, introduced by 'but', 'yet', or 'although', and 'regardless' closes the second clause.
常見錯誤
regardless — adjective
- regardlesspositive
- more regardlesscomparative
- most regardlesssuperlative
1. not giving enough thought or care to the possible negative effects of actions or
not giving enough thought or care to the possible negative effects of actions or decisions; acting without proper consideration for rules, risks, or other people's feelings
The construction company kept building in the protected wetland, regardless of the environmental regulations.
regardless of + noun phrase (environmental regulations)
Kabir spent his savings on a sports car, regardless of his growing credit card debt.
Tourists walk through private gardens, regardless of signs asking them to stay on the path.
The mayor approved the construction project regardless of strong opposition from local residents.
- mindful
showing careful attention to something
- considerate
thinking about others' feelings and needs
- attentive
paying close attention
文法句型
regardless of + noun phrase
regardless of + wh-clause
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'of' and a noun phrase. Carries a negative connotation — suggests recklessness, willful ignorance, or lack of concern. Not used in positive descriptions.