redeeming

[ri-dee-ming]

adjective

1. offsetting or counterbalancing some fault, defect, or the like.

   a redeeming quality.

redeeming

/ rɪˈdiːmɪŋ /

adjective

1. serving to compensate for faults or deficiencies in quality, etc

   one redeeming feature

Other Word Forms

• unredeeming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of redeeming¹

First recorded in 1745–55; redeem + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Making a concerted effort to join team bonding events has seemingly helped get him back on side, with US captain Keegan Bradley also pointing to DeChambeau's "X-Factor ability" and "fiery" energy as further redeeming qualities.

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He prefers the dogs to humans, saying they’re the only redeeming thing about the place.

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And there’s something redeeming about such a smart show breaking through in such stupid times.

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Throughout the film, she seems increasingly aware that there is no redeeming this steaming pile of superhero schlock and decides to lean into the absurdity.

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“Some of the characters who do the worst things in the play are the characters with these redeeming qualities that you fall in love with,” Taymor said.

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