Synonyms for "whatever" vary depending on its use as a pronoun, adverb, adjective, preposition, or interjection. Here are some common synonyms categorized by sense: As a pronoun (meaning "anything that" or "no matter what"):
- anything
- whatsoever
- all
- everything
- whichever
- no matter what
- any
- whatnot
As an adverb (meaning "regardless" or "anyway"):
- no matter what
- regardless
- anyhow
- anyway
- in any case
- nevertheless
- nonetheless
- despite
- notwithstanding
As a preposition (meaning "regardless of"):
- regardless of
- irrespective of
- despite
- notwithstanding
- ignoring
- without regard to
As an interjection (dismissive or indifferent response):
- so what
- who cares
- yeah, right
- sure
As an adjective (colloquial, meaning "not important"):
- paltry
- prosaic
- uneventful
- uninspired
- inconsequential
- meaningless
- run-of-the-mill
- garden-variety
- nothing special
These synonyms reflect the broad and flexible use of "whatever" in English language contexts
