irregardless
[ ir-i-gahrd-lis ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈgɑrd lɪs /
adverb Nonstandard.
Origin of irregardless
usage note for irregardless
Irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements
ir- and
-less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as
irrespective, irrelevant, and
irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis.
Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH irregardless
irregardless regardless (see usage note at the current entry)Words nearby irregardless
Example sentences from the Web for irregardless
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