Regardless (adverb):Meaning: Without consideration or attention to particular conditions, circumstances, or consequences; in spite of obstacles, objections, or challenges.
Examples:
- She pursued her dreams regardless of the obstacles in her way.
- The team continued working regardless of the late hour.
- He spoke his mind regardless of the potential consequences.
Synonyms: Irrespective, nonetheless, nevertheless, in any case, anyway.
Antonyms: Caring, mindful, cautious, attentive, considerate.
Collocations:
- Regardless of: They went hiking regardless of the weather forecast.
- Continue regardless: He decided to continue regardless of the difficulties.
- Do it regardless: She was determined to do it regardless of the challenges.
Idioms:
- In spite of everything: He succeeded in spite of everything that stood in his way.
- Bullheaded: His bullheaded attitude led him to pursue his goals regardless.
- Against all odds: She achieved her dreams against all odds.
Expressions:
- Press on regardless: The team decided to press on regardless to meet the deadline.
- Keep going regardless: The marathon runners decided to keep going regardless of fatigue.
- Live life regardless: She chose to live life regardless of societal expectations.
Phrases:
- Move forward regardless: They chose to move forward regardless of setbacks.
- Keep going regardless of obstacles: The team's motto was to keep going regardless of obstacles.
- Pursue dreams regardless: He encouraged others to pursue their dreams regardless.
Word Family:
- Regard (noun/verb)
- Disregard (noun/verb)
- Regardful (adjective)
- Disregardful (adjective)