What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irregardless
Example
Irregardless of the weather, we're still going to have a picnic. [irregardless: preposition]
Example
I'm going to eat this cake, irregardless of my diet. [irregardless: adverb]
nevertheless
Example
The weather was bad; nevertheless, we had a great time at the beach. [nevertheless: conjunction]
Example
She failed the test; nevertheless, she continued to study hard. [nevertheless: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nevertheless is much more commonly used than irregardless in everyday language and is considered more standard and appropriate for formal writing or speech.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between irregardless and nevertheless?
Irregardless is more informal and colloquial, while nevertheless is more formal and academic, making it more appropriate for use in formal writing or speech.
