Do you use the word "irregardless"?

Question

Mark: I saw that question, which is why I asked this one.

Use of the non-word "irregardless" makes even the most well spoken person sound like a dolt.

Answer 1

Someone aksed me that the other day when they were supposably working a crossword puzzle.

Answer 2

irregardless
One entry found for irregardless.


Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s
Function: adverb
Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless
nonstandard : REGARDLESS
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that "there is no such word." There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use regardless instead

Answer 3

no, i stopped bastardizing (verb used with an object, corrupt, debase, pervert, degrade, cheapen, adulterate, depreciate, devalue, vitiate) grammar and the english language in general when i received a not so grammatically correct post it note written by an english major attached to the bathroom mirror. the post it note read (and i'm doing this from memory) "you ask if there's any way this can be repaired....be a man and take the red car and max and toby and go to your father's, brother's, sister's, wherever. i'd like you to be out of here before christmas so you don't ruin my holiday." that was the day after my birthday and christmas was 7 days away.

Answer 4

Regardless of the situation, I will put an exclamation point on my opinion by using irregardless.

Answer 5

No, but I like these words that you americans invent. I am an English language teacher in NZ, and one of my favorite american words is 'conversate', for the verb from 'conversation' instead of 'converse'. 'Copicent' is another American word that i like, and that the dictionary cannot account for. Taking out the middle-man? Why americans call this 'disintermediation' - fantabulous!

Keep inventing word until you get your own language!

Answer 6

no because it is slang and it actually means exactly the opposite of what it is used for.

ir and less are both negative elements so you could not use it the same way as regardless which most people do.

id much rather use regardless, aside from, and nothwithstanding

:)

Answer 7

No, "irregardless is not a word, regardless is correct.

Answer 8

Some say it's a double negative, hence nonsense.
I say it means, "without a lack of regard."
Hmm ... but isn't that also a double negative?

No, I don't say it. It's a non-standard word that's not commonly used by educated people.

Answer 9

No, because it's a bastardisation of the English language. Regardless or irrespective.

Answer 10

I'm not sure if I say it, but since I rely so much on Spell Check I probably never write it. Anyways, this is gonna bother me now!!