Meaning & use
unsustainability
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The quality of not being able to be maintained or continued at a certain level, especially regarding environmental or economic practices.
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Scientists warned of the unsustainability of current fishing practices in the region.
The report highlighted the unsustainability of the company's rapid, debt-fueled growth.
A note on using this word
Rose sharply in usage alongside environmental and climate discourse from the late 20th century onward.
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