Word
unsustainable
Phoneticsun·sus·tain·able
US/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbəɫ/
UK/ʌnsəstˈeɪnəbəl/
Definition
adj. describing something that cannot continue for a long time because it uses too many resources or causes damage.
adj. incapable of being maintained at the current rate or level; specifically relating to practices that deplete natural resources or exceed economic capacity.
Examples
“The current level of spending is unsustainable for our family.”
“Environmentalists argue that our reliance on single-use plastics is unsustainable and will lead to a waste crisis.”
“The rapid expansion of the tech bubble was fueled by unsustainable debt levels that eventually triggered a market correction when investors demanded actual profitability.”
Examples
simple
“The current level of spending is unsustainable for our family.”
contextual
“Environmentalists argue that our reliance on single-use plastics is unsustainable and will lead to a waste crisis.”
complex
“The rapid expansion of the tech bubble was fueled by unsustainable debt levels that eventually triggered a market correction when investors demanded actual profitability.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after 'be' or 'become'; frequently modifies nouns like 'growth', 'development', or 'debt'.
Real-World Examples
“Others can detect a fake lowered pitch; it's unsustainable and probably won't improve how women see you.” “Unsustainable surfing, meanwhile, may cause problems in the ecosystem.” Scan code
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