Synonyms of sustainable

sustainable

adjective

sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 

1

as in justifiable

capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack

a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• justifiable
• viable
• acceptable
• legitimate
• maintainable
• supportable
• defendable
• rational
• defensible
• tenable
• reasonable
• sensible
• allowable
• verifiable
• admissible
• unobjectionable
• well-grounded
• provable
• explainable
• explicable
• warrantable
• passable
• exceptionable
• confirmable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untenable
• unjustifiable
• irrational
• ridiculous
• unsustainable
• absurd
• extreme
• unreasonable
• illogical
• unsound
• indefensible
• outrageous
• unacceptable
• objectionable
• insupportable
• unfounded
• inexplicable
• groundless
• unexplainable

2

as in verifiable

capable of being proven as true or real

has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document

Synonyms & Similar Words

• verifiable
• supportable
• demonstrable
• empiric
• empirical
• confirmable
• defensible
• justifiable
• provable
• documentable
• checkable
• warrantable
• alleged
• certifiable
• excusable
• well-founded
• presumed
• assumed
• vindicable
• guessed
• suspected
• conjectured
• surmised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsustainable
• unsupportable
• insupportable
• unverifiable
• unprovable
• debatable
• indemonstrable
• disputable
• refutable
• disprovable

3

as in endurable

capable of being endured

the general didn't think that such heavy casualties could be sustainable for much longer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endurable
• sufferable
• tolerable
• supportable
• acceptable
• bearable
• survivable
• livable
• adequate
• liveable
• satisfactory
• allowable
• reasonable
• permissible
• admissible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• intolerable
• painful
• bad
• unsupportable
• unbearable
• terrible
• cruel
• horrible
• unfortunate
• awful
• vicious
• insupportable
• appalling
• dire
• unacceptable
• harsh
• hideous
• unendurable
• shocking
• dreadful
• insufferable
• gruesome
• monstrous
• horrifying
• vile
• ghastly
• horrid
• wretched
• rotten
• nightmarish
• torturous
• horrendous
• intense
• acute
• extreme
• macabre
• grisly
• lurid
• frightful
• agonizing
• harrowing
• excruciating
• nasty
• offensive
• deplorable
• abhorrent
• repugnant
• disgusting
• repulsive
• revolting
• evil
• distasteful
• loathsome
• sickening
• obnoxious
• tormenting
• piercing
• heinous
• noxious
• abominable
• unspeakable
• nauseating
• odious
• foul
• grewsome

Examples of sustainable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The project is a reminder how the most sustainable garment is one that already exists. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Sep. 2024

For the first time, Boy Mets Girl and Strawberry Shortcake will introduce an adaptive upcycled denim jacket, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and sustainable fashion. —Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024

And the ratings spike did not prove sustainable for the rest of the evening. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024

Consumer Pressure: The Demand for Transparency Consumers are also driving the push for sustainable practices. —Jane Mosbacher Morris, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024