disregardless
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks or consequences: "Disregardless" means proceeding or acting without consideration for obstacles, difficulties, or negative factors. It indicates a continuation of action despite any opposing circumstances.
Usage
The word "disregardless" is used to modify a verb, describing an action that is carried out without letting anything prevent it. It is synonymous with "regardless" and is often used in informal contexts, though it is considered nonstandard by many dictionaries and style guides. It typically introduces a clause or follows the main action it describes.
Examples
- Adverb:
- He decided to continue with his plans, disregardless of the financial risks.
- She pursued her dream career, disregardless of her family's objections.
- The team played on, disregardless of the heavy rain.
Advanced Usage
- "Disregardless of [noun phrase]": This is the most common construction, used to specify what is being ignored.
- They built the house on the cliff, disregardless of the erosion warnings.
- Used to emphasize determination or indifference to circumstances.
- Disregardless, we must finish the project by Friday.
Variants and Related Words
- Regardless (adverb): The standard and more widely accepted form with the same meaning.
- He continued regardless of the cost.
- Disregard (verb/noun): As a verb, it means to pay no attention to; ignore. As a noun, it means the action of ignoring something or lack of consideration.
- Verb: She disregarded the instructions.
- Noun: His disregard for safety was alarming.
Synonyms
- Nevertheless: In spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.
- Nonetheless: In spite of that; nevertheless.
- Anyway: Used to confirm or support a point or idea just mentioned; or to indicate that something happens or is done in spite of something else.
- Irrespective (of): Not taking (something) into account; regardless of.
Notes on Usage
"Disregardless" is often criticized as redundant or incorrect because the suffix "-less" already conveys "without," making the prefix "dis-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") unnecessary. The preferred and standard adverb is "regardless." In formal writing and speech, "regardless" should be used. "Disregardless" may be encountered in colloquial or regional use.
Adverb
- in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
- he carried on regardless of the difficulties