Meaning & use

unredeemable

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Not capable of being saved, improved, or exchanged for something of value; beyond redemption.

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The critics dismissed the film as an unredeemable mess despite its talented cast.

Some of the old gift certificates were unredeemable after the store closed.

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Used both figuratively, for character or quality beyond saving, and literally, for coupons, bonds, or vouchers that can no longer be cashed in.

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