The difference between Irrespective and Regardless
When used as adjectives, irrespective means heedless, regardless, whereas regardless means having no regard.
Regardless is also preposition with the meaning: paying no attention to.
Regardless is also adverb with the meaning: without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
check bellow for the other definitions of Irrespective and Regardless
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Irrespective as an adjective:
heedless, regardless
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Irrespective as an adjective:
Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial.
Examples:
"an irrespective judgment"
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Irrespective as an adjective (obsolete):
disrespectful
Examples:
"rfquotek Sir C. Cornwallis"
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Regardless as an adjective:
Having no regard; heedless; careless.
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Regardless as an adverb:
Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
Examples:
"Tatiana knew the yogurt had passed its expiry date, but she ate it regardless."
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Regardless as a preposition:
Paying no attention to; regardless of.
Examples:
"Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless of its colour.''attention usex doesn`t illustrate sense"