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Definition of unsustainability

unsustainability

/ˌʌnsəˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
un · sus · tain · a · bil · i · ty
Adverb:unsustainably
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Plural:unsustainabilities
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Adjective:unsustainable
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unsustainability Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of not being able to be maintained at the current rate or level over the long term, especially due to the depletion of natural, economic, or human resources.

Example

"The report highlighted the long-term unsustainability of relying exclusively on fossil fuels for global energy production."

2

The state of being unable to be defended, justified, or upheld against criticism or logical scrutiny.

Example

"The legal team quickly pointed out the unsustainability of the witness's contradictory testimony."

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• Rhymes for unsustainability

• Nearby Words

unsuspectingly
unsuspicious
unsuspiciously
unsustainability
unsustainable
unsustainably
unsustained

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsustainability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsustainability
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