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

But it doesn’t take much to detect the pride he has in his son, whose work may not reliably pay the bills but has brought public recognition and a sense of redeeming purpose.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Shoppers in general tend to spend 38% more than the value of the coupon when redeeming rewards, according to Tillo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

They offered not one redeeming feature as they slumped again, the visiting fans suffering as they made their way home from a freezing west London night.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Not all mythical beasts are friendly, of course, but even the hostile ones have certain amiable redeeming aspects.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas