CEFR C1

unsustainability

noun

Meaning

The quality of not being able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially in relation to the environment or economic systems.

Examples

The current level of resource consumption points to the unsustainability of our lifestyle.
Critics argue that the economic model's unsustainability will lead to a crisis.

Synonyms: unviability, unsustainableness, non-viability

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unsustainability (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnsəˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The quality of not being able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, especially in relation to the environment or economic systems.

Examples

The current level of resource consumption points to the unsustainability of our lifestyle.
Critics argue that the economic model's unsustainability will lead to a crisis.
The report highlighted the unsustainability of relying on fossil fuels for energy.

How to Use unsustainability

unsustainability of (prepositional phrase): The state of being unable to be maintained, in relation to a specific subject. — "We need to address the unsustainability of our current energy consumption."

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