Here it is: irregardless
Let's settle this once and for all. There is no such word.
The correct term is regardless.
regardless [ri-gahrd-lis]
1. having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful; in spite of everything; no matter what
*We will continue the game regardless of the weather.
Speaking of in spite of, I think I'll add that to this entry.
In spite of or despite, are synonyms of regardless. The only difference is in spite is always used with the preposition of.
* She still works at that company in spite of all the trouble the management caused her.
* Despite his circumstances, he managed to make his own name in the design industry.
References:
http://dictionary.reference.com
Microsoft® Encarta® 2007. © 1993-2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Let's settle this once and for all. There is no such word.
The correct term is regardless.
regardless [ri-gahrd-lis]
1. having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful; in spite of everything; no matter what
*We will continue the game regardless of the weather.
Speaking of in spite of, I think I'll add that to this entry.
In spite of or despite, are synonyms of regardless. The only difference is in spite is always used with the preposition of.
* She still works at that company in spite of all the trouble the management caused her.
* Despite his circumstances, he managed to make his own name in the design industry.
References:
http://dictionary.reference.com
Microsoft® Encarta® 2007. © 1993-2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.