unsustainable

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl/
US: /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl/

  1. Not able to continue at the same rate or level.

    1. This way of life is unsustainable.
    2. The current levels of fishing are unsustainable and will deplete fish stocks.

  2. Causing damage to the environment by using resources too quickly.

    1. The factory's unsustainable methods harm the local river.
    2. Unsustainable agricultural practices contribute to soil erosion and habitat loss.

Synonyms

untenable flawed inconsistent unjustifiable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unsustainable" in English means: Not able to continue at the same rate or level., Causing damage to the environment by using resources too quickly..

The phonetic transcription of "unsustainable" is /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl/ in British English and /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unsustainable": untenable, flawed, inconsistent, unjustifiable.

Example usage of "unsustainable": "This way of life is unsustainable.". More examples on the page.