unsustainable

UK
/ˌʌn.səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
US
/ˌʌn.səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/

Translations

unsustainableadjective
more unsustainable
Comp.
most unsustainable
Super.
UK
/ˌʌn.səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
US
/ˌʌn.səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/
non viableSe dit d’une croissance, d’un modèle ou d’un rythme qu’on ne peut pas maintenir.
The company's rapid expansion was deemed unsustainable due to the lack of resources.
L'expansion rapide de l'entreprise a été jugée non viable en raison du manque de ressources.
non durableS’emploie surtout pour l’environnement, l’agriculture et l’usage des ressources naturelles.
The use of unsustainable farming practices has led to soil degradation in the region.
L'utilisation de pratiques agricoles non durables a entraîné une dégradation des sols dans la région.
Additional translations
intenableSe dit d’une thèse, d’une position ou d’un argument qu’on ne peut pas défendre.

Definitions

unsustainableadjective
Not able to be maintained or continued at the current rate or level.
The company's rapid expansion was deemed unsustainable due to the lack of resources.
Causing damage to the environment by depleting natural resources.
The use of unsustainable farming practices has led to soil degradation in the region.
Not able to be supported or upheld; untenable.
His claim that the earth is flat is scientifically unsustainable.