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

Swanson was occupied with the training staff after the game and was unavailable for comment. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

At Auragens Regenerative Medicine and Research Institute, regenerative medicine has become the centerpiece of a growing longevity movement, attracting A-listers and wellness obsessives seeking access to therapies unavailable at home. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

During my first dinner, I was visibly disappointed when my favorite starter, the burrata, was unavailable. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Last year’s Cy Young winners—Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes—were also unavailable. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavailable

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