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

—often followed by for or by to + a verb

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 of unavailable

• inaccessible

Examples of unavailable in a Sentence

the commander is unavailable right now

Recent Examples on the Web

Some electronic tools, including the MyChart patient portal, are still unavailable, but are expected to be back online soon. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026

Sooners quarterback Dillon Gabriel was unavailable to play, following a brutal concussion the week before. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Making matters more difficult, center back Micael sprained his ankle during Wednesday’s game and is unavailable. — Michelle Kaufman august 14, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks. — Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavailable

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