unavailable

adjective

un·​avail·​able ˌən-ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl 

: not available: such as

a

: not possible to get or use

a book that is currently unavailable online

The conference room is unavailable this afternoon.

b

: unable or unwilling to do something

Officials were unavailable for comment.

The manager is unavailable to speak with you right now.

unavailability

ˌən-ə-ˌvā-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Synonyms

• inaccessible

Examples of unavailable in a Sentence

the commander is unavailable right now

Recent Examples on the Web

Maggie Sanders was unavailable for Monday's hearing due to international travel. —Michael Ruiz , Kailey Schuyler, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025

At present, specifics regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire are unavailable. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025

Will Clark be available in the Fever’s game against the Dallas Wings on Friday at the American Airlines Center? Clark will be unavailable for tonight’s game after being ruled out due to a groin injury. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025

The Eagles withdrew because several of their key players would be unavailable. —Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavailable

• available
• unsalable
• bailable
• mailable
• salable
• saleable
• scalable
• bioavailable
• unassailable