unsustainability
[/ˌʌnsəˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/]
nounpl: unsustainabilities
insustentabilidade
1. the quality or state of not being able to be maintained or continued at the current level or in the current way
The unsustainability of current fossil fuel consumption threatens future generations.
A insustentabilidade do consumo atual de combustíveis fósseis ameaça gerações futuras.
2. the inability of a system, practice, or process to endure over the long term without depleting resources or causing environmental damage
Economists warned about the unsustainability of the country's spending policies.
Economistas alertaram sobre a insustentabilidade das políticas de gastos do país.
3. the lack of capacity to support or maintain something indefinitely
The unsustainability of rapid population growth without adequate infrastructure was evident.
A insustentabilidade do crescimento populacional rápido sem infraestrutura adequada era evidente.
In Brazil, 'insustentabilidade' is prominently used in discussions about environmental policies, deforestation, and the Amazon rainforest. In the USA, the term frequently appears in climate change debates, corporate sustainability reports, and policy discussions. Both cultures increasingly recognize unsustainability as a critical concern in governance and business planning.
Related Idioms & Phrases
unsustainability of the current pace
unsustainability of the status quo
highlighting the unsustainability
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