Despite vs. Regardless — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Despite and Regardless
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Despite
Without being affected by; in spite of
He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity
Regardless
In spite of everything; anyway
Continues to work regardless.
Despite
Contemptuous treatment or behaviour; outrage
The despite done by him to the holy relics
Regardless
Heedless; unmindful.
Despite
Contempt; disdain
The theatre only earns my despite
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Regardless
Having no regard; heedless; careless.
Despite
In spite of; notwithstanding
Won the game despite overwhelming odds.
Regardless
Despite everything; despite the situation
He did it, regardless.
Despite
Contemptuous defiance or disregard.
Regardless
Without attention to warnings or indications of bad consequences.
Tatiana knew the meat had passed its expiry date, but she ate it regardless.
Despite
Spite; malice
"He died soon after ... of pure despite and vexation" (Sir Walter Scott).
Regardless
(proscribed) regardless of; paying no attention to
Tatiana ate the cauliflower regardless its colour.
Despite
In spite of, notwithstanding.
Regardless
Having no regard; heedless; careless; as, regardless of life, consequences, dignity.
Regardless of the bliss wherein he sat.
Despite
(obsolete) Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.
Regardless
Not regarded; slighted.
Despite
(archaic) Action or behaviour displaying such feelings; an outrage, insult.
Regardless
(usually followed by `of') without due thought or consideration;
Careless of the consequences
The proverbial grasshopper--thoughtless of tomorrow
Crushing the blooms with regardless tread
Despite
Evil feeling; malice, spite, annoyance.
Regardless
In spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks;
He carried on regardless of the difficulties
Despite
(obsolete) To vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.
Despite
Malice; malignity; spite; malicious anger; contemptuous hate.
With all thy despite against the land of Israel.
Despite
An act of malice, hatred, or defiance; contemptuous defiance; a deed of contempt.
A despite done against the Most High.
Despite
To vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.
Despite
In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices.
Despite
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike;
He was held in contempt
The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
Despite
Contemptuous disregard;
She wanted neither favor nor despite
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