regard as being (regard as)

Writers often add being after regard as-"She regarded him as being..."-because it sounds natural in speech. In most cases that being adds no meaning and only makes the sentence heavier. Removing it usually tightens prose without changing sense.

Quick answer

Drop being in almost all cases: regard X as being Y → regard X as Y. The meaning stays the same and the sentence reads cleaner.

Use: She regarded him as the best candidate.
Avoid: She regarded him as being the best candidate.
If you need a different nuance (ongoing state or emphasis), rewrite the sentence rather than keep being.

Core grammar: why being is usually redundant

Regard typically follows an object + complement pattern: regard + object + as + complement. The complement can be an adjective, a noun, or a clause. Adding being inserts a participle that generally repeats information the complement already provides.

Structure: regard + person/thing + as + complement (adjective/noun/clause).
Redundancy: being usually doesn't change meaning-so remove it.
When to keep an -ing form: only when the participle is essential to meaning (rare); otherwise choose a clearer verb or recast the clause.

Wrong: She regarded him as being the best candidate for the job.
Right: She regarded him as the best candidate for the job.

Real usage and tone: formal, neutral, casual

Dropping being tightens prose across registers-reports, academic papers, emails. In speech you'll still hear as being, but written English benefits from concision. If you need to express a temporary or continuous state, use verbs that convey duration (is acting as, seems to be) or recast the sentence.

Formal: prefer regard X as Y.
Neutral/professional: drop being for clearer reports and emails.
Casual speech: as being is common; in writing, prefer the concise form.

Work: The board regards her as a strategic hire. (not "as being a strategic hire")
Casual: I regard you as a friend. (shorter than "as being a friend")
School: The results are regarded as conclusive. (avoid "as being conclusive")

Clear examples - work, school, and casual

These pairs show the same meaning with and without being. Use the shorter form or adapt it to your context.

Work - Wrong: Managers regard onboarding as being crucial to retention.
Work - Right: Managers regard onboarding as crucial to retention.
Work - Wrong: We regard the new policy as being ineffective after the trial.
Work - Right: We regard the new policy as ineffective after the trial.
School - Wrong: The teacher regards John as being disruptive in class.
School - Right: The teacher regards John as disruptive in class.
School - Wrong: Students regard the assignment as being unfair.
School - Right: Students regard the assignment as unfair.
Casual - Wrong: I regard you as being a close friend after everything we've been through.
Casual - Right: I regard you as a close friend after everything we've been through.
Casual - Wrong: She regards cat videos as being the best stress relief.
Casual - Right: She regards cat videos as the best stress relief.

Six quick wrong/right pairs (ready to copy)

Copy these swaps into emails, essays, or messages-same meaning, better flow.

Wrong: They regarded the plan as being unworkable.
Right: They regarded the plan as unworkable.
Wrong: We regard her as being responsible for the error.
Right: We regard her as responsible for the error.
Wrong: He was regarded as being the founder of the company.
Right: He was regarded as the founder of the company.

Try your own sentence

Test the whole sentence rather than the phrase in isolation: remove being and read aloud. Context usually shows whether the shorter form works.

Rewrite options: sharper alternatives

When you want emphasis, ongoing action, or a different tone, swap in a verb that fits the nuance instead of tacking on being.

Consider - for judgment: They considered the software flawed.
View - for formal perception: I view this decision as risky.
Think/see - for informal opinion: She thinks he is the best candidate.

Rewrite:
Original: They regarded the software as being flawed. → They considered the software flawed.
Rewrite:
Original: She regards him as being the best candidate. → She thinks he is the best candidate.
Rewrite:
Original: I regard this decision as being risky. → I view this decision as risky.

Fix your sentence: a quick checklist

Follow these steps to edit fast:

1) Find regard(s)/regarded + object + as being. Remove being and read the sentence aloud.
2) If meaning or flow suffers, rewrite with a clearer verb (consider/view/see) or recast the clause (They consider the policy to be... / They saw her as...).
3) Apply the same check in passive constructions (was/were regarded).

Usage: Fix: "The committee regarded him as being unfit." Remove being → "...as unfit." Read it; if it works, keep it.
Usage: Fix: "They regarded the proposal as being under consideration." Better: "They regarded the proposal as under consideration" or "They considered the proposal under consideration."

Hyphenation and spacing

No hyphens are needed with regard as. Don't write "regard-as" or "as-being." After deleting being, check spacing so you don't leave double spaces; most editors flag that automatically.

No hyphens: never "regard-as" or "as-being."
Check spacing after edits: ensure a single space between words.
Use find/replace to catch "regarded as being" across a document.

Similar mistakes to watch for

Other verbs of perception and judgment often carry the same redundancy. Watch for unnecessary being after consider, see, deem, and similar verbs.

Avoid: "I consider him to be being dishonest." → Better: "I consider him dishonest." or "I consider him to be dishonest."
Avoid: "The proposal is regarded as being to[o] complicated." → Better: "The proposal is regarded as too complicated."
Note: "regard X as Y" is the standard pattern; "regard X to be Y" is less common but acceptable in some formal contexts.

FAQ

Is "regard as being" grammatically correct?

It's understandable and not strictly ungrammatical, but usually redundant. Remove being in most cases: regard X as Y.

Should I always remove being after regard as?

Almost always-remove it and read the sentence. If the meaning or emphasis changes, rewrite with a clearer verb rather than keeping being.

Can I use "regarded as being" in academic writing?

Academic prose favors concision, so prefer regarded as without being. If you need to express an ongoing state, recast the sentence for clarity (e.g., "is regarded as experiencing...").

How do I rewrite "regard as being" in a resume or CV?

Make statements direct: "Regarded as a team leader" → "Recognized as a team leader" or "Seen as a team leader." Drop being for crisper bullets.

How can I find "regard as being" in my document?

Search for "regard as being" and its forms ("regarded as being," "regards as being"). Remove being and check each sentence. Grammar tools can highlight these patterns and suggest concise rewrites.

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