non-sustainable

[US]/[nɒn stəˈsteɪnəbl]/
[UK]/[nɒn səˈsteɪnəbl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Not able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.; Not environmentally friendly or resource-efficient.; Unable to be continued for a long period.

Phrases & Collocations

non-sustainable growth

non-sustainable practices

becoming non-sustainable

non-sustainable system

non-sustainable future

non-sustainable model

highly non-sustainable

inherently non-sustainable

proving non-sustainable

Example Sentences

the current rate of resource consumption is clearly non-sustainable.

their non-sustainable farming practices depleted the soil over time.

relying on fossil fuels is a non-sustainable energy strategy.

the non-sustainable fishing practices threatened the marine ecosystem.

we need to transition away from non-sustainable economic models.

the company's non-sustainable supply chain raised ethical concerns.

their non-sustainable lifestyle was impacting the environment negatively.

the project's long-term viability was questionable due to its non-sustainable nature.

addressing non-sustainable population growth is a global challenge.

the non-sustainable use of water resources led to severe shortages.

investing in non-sustainable industries is a risky proposition.

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