nonsustainable Definition
- 1not capable of being maintained or continued at the current rate or level
- 2not environmentally friendly or not able to be sustained without causing harm to the environment
Using nonsustainable: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nonsustainable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company's practices are nonsustainable and will eventually lead to environmental damage.
Example
The use of fossil fuels is nonsustainable and harms the environment.
Example
The farming methods employed by the corporation are nonsustainable and deplete the soil of nutrients.
nonsustainable Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for nonsustainable
Antonyms for nonsustainable
- sustainable
- renewable
- environmentally friendly
Summary: nonsustainable in Brief
The term 'nonsustainable' [non-suh-stey-nuh-buhl] refers to something that cannot be maintained or continued at the current rate or level, and is often harmful to the environment. It is synonymous with 'unsustainable' and 'nonrenewable,' and antonymous with 'sustainable' and 'environmentally friendly.' Examples include the use of fossil fuels and farming methods that deplete soil nutrients.
