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What is another word for Unsustainable? – 110 Unsustainable Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    impractical unfeasible unrealistic unviable untenable imprudent ill-advised reckless irresponsible environmentally damaging economically unviable socially unacceptable irreparable harmful destructive damaging ill-conceived misguided misdirected poorly planned short-sighted foolish injudicious unwise irrational illogical unreasonable excessive wasteful profligate extravagant unnecessary avoidable preventable

    Meaning of Unsustainable

    The primary meaning of "unsustainable" refers to a practice, system, or situation that cannot be maintained or continued at the current rate due to its detrimental effects on the environment, resources, or social structures.

    Definitions

    • Unable to be maintained or continued at the current rate or level due to environmental, economic, or social constraints
    • * Not capable of being upheld or defended due to lack of logical, moral, or factual support

    Etymology of Unsustainable

    The word "unsustainable" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "sustainable" which comes from the Latin "sustinere" meaning "to hold" or "to support"
    The term gained prominence in the late 20th century with the increasing focus on environmental concerns and the need for sustainable development

    Example Uses

    • The company's unsustainable business model led to its eventual bankruptcy
    • * The unsustainable rate of deforestation is threatening the local ecosystem
    • * The government's unsustainable spending habits have led to a significant increase in national debt

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    sustainable viable practical feasible realistic responsible prudent wise judicious reasonable sensible logical rational justifiable defensible maintainable supportable environmentally friendly economically viable socially acceptable

    Related Nouns

    development growth progress environment resource system practice policy situation condition state status level rate standard quality criterion requirement need demand

    Related Verbs

    maintain support sustain continue uphold defend justify rationalize promote encourage foster develop grow progress improve enhance protect preserve

    Related Adjectives

    sustainable viable practical feasible realistic responsible prudent wise judicious reasonable sensible logical rational justifiable defensible environmentally friendly economically viable socially acceptable