unredeemed
unredeemed Lexical Profile
unredeemed Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Not offset, alleviated, or compensated for by any positive, saving, or worthwhile quality.
"Critics dismissed the three-hour drama as an exercise in unredeemed bleakness."
Not saved from sin, moral ruin, or evil; unrepentant or spiritually unsaved.
"At the end of the novel, the antagonist remains unredeemed and refuses to apologize for his betrayals."
Not cashed in, reclaimed, or exchanged for money, goods, or value (of a financial bond, coupon, voucher, or pawned item).
"The retailer reported that thousands of promotional gift cards remained unredeemed after the holiday season."
Not fulfilled, honored, or carried out (of a promise, pledge, or obligation).
"Voters grew frustrated over the administration's long list of unredeemed campaign pledges."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 16th century from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'redeemed', the past participle of 'redeem', which derives via Old French from Latin 'redimere' (to buy back).