irrespective

Etymology

ir- + respective

adj

  1. Heedless, regardless.
    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. 1922, E. F. Benson, Miss Mapp, chapter 6, page 157
    In fact, the influence of signage in a certain area may exist anywhere on a continuum from profoundly effective to utterly trivial or completely insignificant, irrespective of the intent motivating the signs. 2019, Li Huang, James Lambert, “Another Arrow for the Quiver: A New Methodology for Multilingual Researchers”, in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, →DOI, page 11
  2. Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial.
    an irrespective judgment
    According to this doctrine, it must be resolved wholly into the absolute, irrespective will of God. a. 1729, John Rogers, The Scripture Doctrine of Regeneration
  3. (obsolete) Disrespectful.
    His followers are become so wicked and irrespective, as to[…]cast their owne misdeeds upon the broad back of the Prince. 1640, Robert Baillie, La densivm AUTOKATAKRISIS : the Canterburians self-conviction[…]

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