The difference between Notwithstanding and Regardless

When used as prepositions, notwithstanding means in spite of, despite, whereas regardless means paying no attention to.

When used as adverbs, notwithstanding means nevertheless, all the same, whereas regardless means without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.

Notwithstanding is also noun with the meaning: an instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

Notwithstanding is also postposition with the meaning: in spite of, despite.

Notwithstanding is also conjunction with the meaning: although.

Regardless is also adjective with the meaning: having no regard.

check bellow for the other definitions of Notwithstanding and Regardless

  1. Notwithstanding as an adverb:

    Nevertheless, all the same.

  1. Notwithstanding as a preposition:

    In spite of, despite.

  1. Notwithstanding as a noun:

    An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

  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"

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