Phrase guide

beyond redemption

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Without the possibility of recovery or restoration; beyond a state of improvement or saving.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • After an endless day of being beaten up at school for no good reason, and having to walk home in a blizzard for five endless hours, he took a long shower and went straight to bed before seven o'clock, convinced his day was beyond redemption.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Incapable of being saved from sin or evil.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Society holds the belief that mass murderers are beyond redemption.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: past redemption

Antonyms: none provided

History

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