re·deem·ing

re·deem·ing
/rıˈdiːmıŋ/ adj
: making a bad or unpleasant thing or person better or more acceptable

He had few redeeming qualities. [=he had few good qualities to offset his bad qualities]

The job's only redeeming feature is the employee discount.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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