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Irregularly vs Regardless - What's the difference?

irregularly | regardless |

As adverbs the difference between irregularly and regardless

is that irregularly is in an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order while regardless is without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

As an adjective regardless is

having no regard; heedless; careless.

As a preposition regardless is

paying no attention to; regardless of.

irregularly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.

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    regardless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having no regard; heedless; careless.
  • * 1843 , :
    • I grew, day by day, more moody, more irritable, more regardless of the feelings of others.

    Derived terms

    * regardless of

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
    • Tatiana knew the cauliflower was purple, but she ate it regardless .

    Synonyms

    * anyhow * anyway * at any rate * come what may * in any case

    Preposition

    (English prepositions)
  • Paying no attention to; regardless of.
    • Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless of its colour.

    Usage notes

    * Phrases such as 'regardless if' and 'regardless to' are technically incorrect. English words affected by confusion