redeeming

American  

[ri-dee-ming] / rɪˈdi mɪŋ /

adjective

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

   a redeeming quality.

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redeeming British  

/ rɪˈdiːmɪŋ /

adjective

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

   one redeeming feature

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Other Word Forms

• unredeeming adjective

Etymology

Origin of redeeming

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

Example Sentences

Boyhood hustles included delivering advertising fliers to homes, redeeming bottles for money and filling fire extinguishers.

From The Wall Street Journal

With few restrictions for redeeming the rewards, die-hard shoppers have turned stacking the coupons into a sport.

From The Wall Street Journal

The firm began this year by forcing clients into a holding pen that prevented them from redeeming any money until 2026 and limiting withdrawals thereafter.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has been counting on redeeming most of its convertible debt with equity under the terms of the offerings.

From Barron's

Card issuers often give people options for redeeming their points, and you can get more from your card by picking the right one.

From The Wall Street Journal