unsustainable
intermediateB2/ˌʌn.səˈteɪ.nə.bəl/ · un-sus-tain-a-ble
not able to be maintained or continued over the long term.
Meanings
not able to be maintained or continued over the long term.
ایسی چیز جو طویل مدت تک برقرار نہیں رکھی جا سکتی۔
غیر پائیدار
ghair paidar
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Common Collocations
- unsustainable development
- unsustainable practices
- unsustainable economy
Example Sentences
The current growth rate is unsustainable and will lead to serious environmental issues.
موجودہ ترقی کی شرح غیر پائیدار ہے اور یہ سنجیدہ ماحولیاتی مسائل کا سبب بنے گی۔
Mojooda taraqqi ki shirh ghair paidar hai aur yeh sanjeeda maholiyati masail ka sabab banegi.
Reliance on fossil fuels is an unsustainable approach to energy.
فوسل ایندھن پر انحصار توانائی کے لیے ایک غیر پائیدار طریقہ ہے۔
Fossil indhan par inhihaar tawanayi ke liye ek ghair paidar tareeqa hai.
Unsustainable farming practices can degrade the soil quality.
غیر پائیدار زراعتی طریقے مٹی کے معیار کو خراب کر سکتے ہیں۔
Ghair paidar ziraati tareeqe mitti ke miyaar ko kharab kar sakte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'un-' means not, so 'unsustainable' is not capable of being sustained.
Imagine a plant wilting away, unable to survive without water.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں کی حالت تو پرانے ہیں، وہاں کا کل نظام ہوا کے درختوں کی طرح ہے۔
Jahan ki haalat to purane hain, wahan ka kal nizaam hawa ke darakhton ki tarah hai.
The state of the world is like an old tree's system that relies on the wind.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "sustinere" — to hold up, support
First known use: 1970s
The term 'unsustainable' emerged in the late 20th century as awareness grew about environmental issues and the need for sustainable practices.