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unredeemable

/ˌʌnrɪˈdiːməbəl/
un · re · deem · a · ble
Adverb:unredeemably
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unredeemable Lexical Profile

unredeemable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not able to be saved, reformed, or improved; beyond repair or moral recovery.

Example

"The critic argued that the protagonist was not completely unredeemable despite his numerous past mistakes."

2

Incapable of being exchanged for cash, goods, or services, or unable to be bought back or paid off (of a coupon, bond, or promissory note).

Example

"Check the expiration date on the gift certificate, as it becomes unredeemable after twelve months."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unredeemable' and 'irredeemable' overlap significantly, 'unredeemable' is preferred in financial and commercial contexts (such as expired vouchers or bonds), whereas 'irredeemable' is more common when describing hopeless moral states or situations.

• Rhymes for unredeemable

• Nearby Words

unrecovered
unrecyclable
unredacted
unredeemable
unredeemed
unreduced
unreel

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unredeemable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unredeemable
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