ungeachtet
Translation
regardless of, despite, notwithstanding
Examples
Ungeachtet der Gefahr ging er weiter.
Regardless of the danger, he went on.
Er setzte seinen Weg fort, ungeachtet aller Warnungen.
He continued on his way, regardless of all warnings.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.gen)) regardless of sth. Ungeachtet des schlechten Wetters findet das Fest statt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trotz; Antonyms: wegen (because of), aufgrund (due to)
Etymology
Composed of 'un-' (a negative prefix) and 'geachtet' (the past participle of 'achten', meaning to regard or respect). It literally means 'unregarded'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'achtet' (regarded). So, something is not regarded or ignored, meaning 'despite' it.