unscalable

/ˌənˈskæləbəl, -ˈskælˌɪbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Impossible or difficult to scale, particularly in a digital or technological sense.

“The company’s business model was deemed unscalable due to its reliance on manual labor.”

2. adjective

Lacking a clear or well-defined plan for growth or expansion.

“The new startup was struggling with an unscalable business model that couldn’t sustain itself.”

Synonyms

  • unsustainable
  • unviable

Antonyms

  • scalable
  • viable