unavailable

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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

unavailability

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noun

un·​availability ¦ən+ 

: lack of availability

the unavailability of medical supplies endangered the wounded

Synonyms of unavailable

Adjective

• inaccessible

Examples of unavailable in a Sentence

Adjective

the commander is unavailable right now

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The partnership aims to provide global satellite-to-device connectivity, enabling standard smartphones and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices to access services in areas where terrestrial mobile networks are unavailable or have limited coverage. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

The unavailability of others is so disturbing, so disabling that our only defense is to become unavailable ourselves. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Revolut said on its website that several of its services were partially unavailable, including card payments, topping up balances via bank cards, ATM withdrawals and currency exchange. — CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

With Rose unavailable, sophomore quarterback Gabriel Webster played in district games against Azle, Denton and Sherman. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavailable

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