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

British Columbia Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene said the state of emergency gives the province additional powers, including the ability to restrict travel and secure accommodations for evacuees that might otherwise be unavailable. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Forward Martín Ojeda, the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals across all competitions, missed the Monterrey match due to a thigh injury and remains unavailable. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Details regarding a potential permanent buy option for Liverpool are currently unavailable. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Graves, who chairs the influential House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has been hailed for bringing money back to Kansas City and his district, but also faced criticism for being unavailable to constituents. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 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