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

  1. Irrespective as an adjective:

    heedless, regardless

  2. Irrespective as an adjective:

    Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial.

    Examples:

    "an irrespective judgment"

  3. Irrespective as an adjective (obsolete):

    disrespectful

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Sir C. Cornwallis"

  1. Regardless as an adjective:

    Having no regard; heedless; careless.

  1. 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."

  1. 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"