Definition

In a way that cannot be saved, improved, or corrected.

Example

The situation seemed irredeemably lost after the final decision was made.

Conversation

Did you hear about the old building they want to renovate?

Yeah, but some people say it's irredeemably damaged.

I guess it would take a lot of money to fix it up.

True, sometimes things are just beyond saving.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Irredeemably → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "redeem" (from Latin "redimere", meaning to buy back or recover), and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word "irredeemably" means in a manner that cannot be bought back or recovered.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'recover' ('redeem') something, which helps you remember that 'irredeemably' means something that cannot be recovered.

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