[Grammar] irregardless

[ejroley]

I hear this term quit often but it just sounds inncorect. Can anyone please provide guidance?

Thanks,
EjR'

 

[Rover_KE]

Welcome to the forum, ejroley.

I hear this [STRIKE]term[/STRIKE] word quite often but it just sounds incorrect. Can anyone please provide guidance?

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Most dictionaries and many academics regard it as non-standard because of the double negative aspect, but its use is widespread — particularly in spoken English.

 

[bubbha]

Most well-educated people I know frown upon this word. It is in general considered "wrong", and it should be avoided especially in formal situations.

 

[emsr2d2]

Thankfully, this is rarely heard in the UK. I will be very unhappy if it ever becomes so widespread here that it's considered non-standard but acceptable.

 

[jutfrank]

Certain members of this forum take the view that if it's listed in dictionaries (which it is), it must therefore be considered correct and acceptable usage.

I'm not quite sure what 'non-standard' means when it comes to word usage.

 

[SoothingDave]

Irregardless supposably begs the question.