Uneconomic (Adjective)
Meaning
Wasteful of resources.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The factory's old machinery was deemed uneconomic and was replaced with more energy-efficient models to reduce waste and costs.
- The government's decision to subsidize the loss-making airline was criticized as uneconomic and a misuse of taxpayer funds.
- The company's business model was considered uneconomic due to its reliance on single-use plastics and lack of recycling initiatives.
- The construction of the new highway was deemed uneconomic due to the low traffic volume and high maintenance costs.
- The traditional farming methods used by the village were uneconomic and led to soil degradation and water pollution.