unsustainably

[US]/[ʌnˈsteɪ.də.bli]/
[UK]/[ʌnˈsteɪ.də.bli]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In a way that is not sustainable; without being able to be maintained at the current rate or level.; In a way that depletes resources or damages the environment beyond the ability to recover.; Without being able to continue for a long time.

Phrases & Collocations

unsustainably high

unsustainably sourced

unsustainably expensive

living unsustainably

grew unsustainably

operating unsustainably

unsustainably reliant

unsustainably rapid

unsustainably depleting

unsustainably consuming

Example Sentences

the company was extracting resources unsustainably, leading to environmental damage.

we cannot continue to consume energy unsustainably without facing serious consequences.

their fishing practices were unsustainably depleting fish stocks in the region.

the current economic model is growing unsustainably, relying on constant expansion.

relying on fossil fuels unsustainably will exacerbate climate change.

the agricultural practices were unsustainably intensive, degrading the soil.

they were borrowing money unsustainably, accumulating significant debt.

the city's growth was unsustainably reliant on suburban sprawl.

the project was operating unsustainably, exceeding its budget and timeline.

living unsustainably impacts future generations and their access to resources.

the forest was being logged unsustainably, threatening biodiversity.

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