irregardless
Pronunciation: /ˌɪrɪˈgɑːdlɪs/
Definition of irregardless
adjective & adverb
informalOrigin:
mid 19th century: probably a blend of irrespective and regardless
Irregardless means the same as regardless, but the negative prefix ir- merely duplicates the suffix -less, and is unnecessary. The word dates back to the 19th century, but is regarded as incorrect in standard English.