[syn: regardless, irrespective, disregardless, no matter, disregarding]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Regardless \Re*gard"less\, a.
1. Having no regard; heedless; careless; as, regardless of
life, consequences, dignity.
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Regardless of the bliss wherein he sat. --Milton.
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2. Not regarded; slighted. [R.] --Spectator.
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Syn: Heedless; negligent; careless; indifferent; unconcerned;
inattentive; unobservant; neglectful.
[1913 Webster] -- Re*gard"less*ly, adv. --
Re*gard"less*ness, n.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
regardless
adv 1: in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks; "he
carried on regardless of the difficulties" [syn:
regardless, irrespective, disregardless, no
matter, disregarding]
adj 1: (usually followed by `of') without due thought or
consideration; "careless of the consequences"; "crushing
the blooms with regardless tread" [syn: careless(p),
regardless]