Beyond/past redemption Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Irreversible State Use it when something can't be changed back to a good condition. After the scandal, his reputation was beyond redemption. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emphasis Emphasizes the negative extent of a situation or condition. He was so dishonest that his integrity was considered beyond redemption. Pro Tip 3/3No Hope Expresses a lack of hope for improvement or rectification. The car was so rusted that it was beyond redemption.