regardless
adverb
without paying attention to; anyway
“We will go regardless of the weather.”
Easily mixed meanings
regardless vs irregardless
Regardless is the standard word. Irregardless is a real, dictionary-listed word, but it is nonstandard and marks writing as careless.
irregardless
adverb (nonstandard)
a blend of "irrespective" and "regardless"
“(Use "regardless" in any writing that matters.)”
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Drop each word into the blank. The explanation tells you why one works and the other doesn't.
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Questions about regardless vs irregardless
What is the difference between regardless and irregardless?
Regardless is the standard word. Irregardless is a real, dictionary-listed word, but it is nonstandard and marks writing as careless.
How do I remember regardless vs irregardless?
The ir- and the -less both mean "not". Two negatives in one word is one too many.
Are there exceptions?
Merriam-Webster lists irregardless as a word, which is why you will hear "it is in the dictionary". It is also labelled nonstandard there.
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