Usage Note
Insostenible describes a situation, argument, or system that cannot be maintained or defended. It is commonly used in economics (deuda insostenible), environmental discourse (modelo insostenible), and logical debate. Invariable for gender; plural insostenibles.
Examples
"La situación económica se volvió insostenible."
Natural Translation
The economic situation became unsustainable.

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