unsustainable
adjective
un·sus·tain·able
ˌən-sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
: not capable of being prolonged or continued : not sustainable
unsustainable agricultural practices
unsustainable growth
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The level of our debt, relative to the economy, is … unsustainable.
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Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Some even had to relocate from third-generation farms due to inconsistent climate patterns, making farming unsustainable.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But running counter to Neptune’s spin is an unsustainable slog.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Despite limited funding, the Railroad Commission actively addresses leaking wells but has found this approach unsustainable.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Some even had to relocate from third-generation farms due to inconsistent climate patterns, making farming unsustainable.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
But running counter to Neptune’s spin is an unsustainable slog.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Despite limited funding, the Railroad Commission actively addresses leaking wells but has found this approach unsustainable.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Unsustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsustainable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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