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

Make sure team members know how to securely access critical materials even if normal systems are unavailable. — Kimberly Osborne, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

In recent weeks, all but eight clients identified by CBS News have either taken down their retatrutide products or now list them as unavailable. — Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

With Emmanwori and Okada unavailable, Seattle inserted safety Rodney Thomas II, who was elevated from the practice squad for Wednesday’s game, into the starting lineup. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Christie’s said individual estimates were unavailable at the time of press. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavailable

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