Without being influenced or affected by something; despite the circumstances.
“Regardless of the added cost, most parents support smaller class sizes.”
“The committee decided to proceed with the project regardless of public criticism.”
Writers use 'regardless' to show that their opinion holds firm even after acknowledging an opposing point, which usually signals confidence in their final stance. This word often appears near the end of a concession, marking the return to the writer's main argument.
Synonyms: nonetheless, nevertheless, anyway