Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unsustainable
Adjective
/ˌʌn.səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
Definition
Not able to be maintained at the current rate or level.
Examples
- Using fossil fuels as the primary energy source is considered an unsustainable practice.
- The company adopted unsustainable farming methods that damaged the ecosystem.
- Many industries are facing pressure to move away from unsustainable practices.
Meaning
Relating to practices or activities that cannot be continued without causing harm to the environment or depleting resources.
Synonyms
- Unsustainable
- Depleting
- Exhaustive
- Unviable
- Nonrenewable
