unredeemable

adjective

ˌən-ri-ˈdē-mə-bəl How to pronounce unredeemable (audio)
Definition of unredeemablenext
1
as in hopeless
not capable of being cured or reformed unredeemable sinners

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2
as in irreversible
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone misspelling the name of the store on the sign was hardly an unredeemable error—you can paint over your mistake

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Recent Examples of unredeemable And every character seems dangerously teetering on a knife’s edge of something unredeemable, a hallmark of Ellroy’s hyperventilating plots. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 On paper, Troy sounds unredeemable, but Missick brings empathy, humanity and longing to the role. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 Adaptive sport is about redeeming what at first might look like an unredeemable story. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Reynolds portrays Clint Briggs, a supposedly unredeemable business consultant who has his world turned upside down by the Ghost of Christmas Present, played by Ferrell. — Robert English, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unredeemable
  1. hopeless
  2. irreversible
  3. irredeemable
  4. irreparable
  5. incurable
  6. incorrigible
Adjective
  • This latest attempt to move, a hopeless punt to have his contract annulled in order to leave on a free sooner, will likely see anger return at Selhurst Park on Friday night against Manchester City.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ever the hopeless romantic, Ted searches for the love of his life through a constant series of twists, turns, diversions, blue French horns, slap bets, and yellow umbrellas.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hopeless
Adjective
  • None of this is irreversible, which is precisely why the CDC’s complacency is so hard to forgive.
    — A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Dimensions | Getty Millions of people roll money from a workplace retirement plan to an individual retirement account each year — and mistakes can prove both costly and irreversible.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of irreversible
Adjective
  • There are some outrageous plot twists that seem designed just to show how irredeemable Lindalyn is and how few rays of hope shine on the others.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Here, though, the entire enterprise is vile, and futile, and irredeemable, made worse by the self-delusion of the people who pursue it.
    — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Definition of irredeemable
Adjective
  • Those issues go to irreparable harm, meaning a harm that can’t be remedied by money, which plays an important role in the litigation.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Francesco Abbruscato, president of the local Alpine Club, told local media that those who come for pastries instead of peace are causing irreparable damage.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of irreparable
Adjective
  • Metastatic breast cancer remains incurable, and treatment generally continues with the goals of controlling the disease, extending life, managing symptoms and preserving quality of life.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Adults with cancers considered incurable a generation ago are in remission years after a single infusion.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of incurable
Adjective
  • In interviews, colleagues and friends have painted the portrait of Galliano before his downfall as a brilliant designer as well as an incorrigible drunk who trashed hotel rooms.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Graham, who died unexpectedly on July 11 at age 71, was equally irascible and incorrigible.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 28 July 2026
Definition of incorrigible

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“Unredeemable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unredeemable. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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