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unsustainable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/

unsustainable means: Unable to continue for long without causing problems or using up what is needed.

adjective

CANNOT CONTINUEB2

Unable to continue for long without causing problems or using up what is needed.

  • This pace is unsustainable.
  • Rising costs made the business unsustainable.
  • Unsustainable fishing practices have reduced fish numbers.

Similar words: unmaintainable

Opposites: sustainable

Common phrases: unsustainable growth, unsustainable debt, unsustainable pace

Questions about unsustainable

What does unsustainable mean?

Unable to continue for long without causing problems or using up what is needed.

What is unsustainable in other languages?

Türkçe: sürdürülemez · Español: insostenible · Français: non durable · Deutsch: nicht nachhaltig · Italiano: insostenibile · 日本語: 持続不可能な

How do you pronounce unsustainable?

It is pronounced /ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbəl/.

How do you use unsustainable in a sentence?

This pace is unsustainable. Rising costs made the business unsustainable.

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