regardless

No matter what

Regardless means without being affected by something, despite obstacles or objections: She pressed on regardless of the consequences.

It dismisses potential counterarguments: Regardless of what anyone says, I'm going.

Used alone, regardless functions as an adverb meaning anyway or in any case: The weather looked bad, but we set out regardless.

persistence

anyway

In any case

still · yet · anyhow · anyways · irrespective · despite · howbeit · withal · irregardless

dismissive

despite

In spite of

ignoring · overlooking · nevermind

indifference

unconcerned

Feeling no worry

inattentive · oblivious · nonchalant · apathetic · insouciant · detached · untroubled · unbothered · cavalier · blasé

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Opposites
conditionality/contingency

regardlessconditionally

With requirements attached

depending on · subject to · provided that · in light of · contingently

attentiveness to circumstances

regardlessmindful

Consciously attentive

heedful · regardful · attentive · considerate · thoughtful

caution/prudence

regardlessprudently

With careful judgment

cautiously · carefully · prudent · circumspectly · judiciously

Phrases
Family

regard, disregard, regarding, regards, regarded, disregarded, disregarding, disregards, regardful

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G