Irrespective
//ɪɹɪˈspɛktɪv// adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Heedless, regardless. not-comparable
"That alone, apart from Mr. Wyse’s old-fashioned notions on the subject, made telephoning impossible, for your summons was usually answered by his cook, who instantly began scolding the butcher irrespective and disrespectful of whom you were."
- 2 Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial. not-comparable
"an irrespective judgment"
- 3 Disrespectful. not-comparable, obsolete
"His followers are become so wicked and irrespective, as to[…]cast their owne misdeeds upon the broad back of the Prince."
Adverb
- 1 in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"I must go there irrespective of what you think."
Etymology
From ir- + respective.
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