irregardless

== English == === Etymology === Probably a blend of irrespective +‎ regardless; the word can also be analysed as ir- +‎ regardless because it is possible that the prefix ir- was added to amplify the negative in regardless just as plain negatives often did at the time the word came into use (and still do in dialects). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɪɹɪˈɡɑːdlɪs/, /-ləs/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɪɹɪˈɡɑɹdlɪs/, /ˌɪɹəˈɡɑɹdləs/ Hyphenation: ir‧re‧gard‧less === Adjective === irregardless (not comparable) (nonstandard, proscribed, sometimes humorous) Irrespective, regardless. [from mid 19th century] ==== Usage notes ==== Although well attested, this word is widely regarded as nonstandard and incorrect. Its use is proscribed by many speakers, who consider it inappropriate in any formal setting. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== irregardful irregardlessly ==== Translations ==== === See also === unregardless === References === “irregardless”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. === Further reading === irregardless on Wikipedia.Wikipedia