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Better ways to say “Irregardless”
"Regardless" with an extra, contradicting syllable.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
"Regardless" already means "without regard." The "ir-" is a double-negative that dictionaries list only with caveats. In any prose meant to be taken seriously, stick to "regardless."
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
Irregardless of the cost, we proceed.
After
Regardless of the cost, we proceed.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01Regardless neutral
the default
Regardless of cost.
- 02Irrespective of formal
policy / legal
Irrespective of seniority…
- 03Either way informal
conversational
Either way, we pay.
- 04No matter informal
casual
No matter the cost.
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
"Irregardless" will make editors twitch. Use "regardless."