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
Officials were unavailable for comment.
The manager is unavailable to speak with you right now.
Synonyms
Examples of unavailable in a Sentence
the commander is unavailable right now
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Some artists contacted by RS — including Taylor, Kravitz, Fall Out Boy, and Black Pumas — were unavailable or didn’t respond to requests for comment.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2024
Traditionally, Trump installs family members at the top of his organizational pyramids, but the obvious choices were unavailable.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 12 July 2024
Discounts to flights in Florida are only available Sunday through Wednesday, and the promotion is unavailable on flights near the Labor Day holiday weekend.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
On July 8, The Telegraph reported that Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester may present trophies at the finals this weekend if Princess Kate, who is continuing to undergo treatment for cancer, is unavailable.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2024
Traditionally, Trump installs family members at the top of his organizational pyramids, but the obvious choices were unavailable.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 12 July 2024
Discounts to flights in Florida are only available Sunday through Wednesday, and the promotion is unavailable on flights near the Labor Day holiday weekend.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024
On July 8, The Telegraph reported that Birgitte, the Duchess of Gloucester may present trophies at the finals this weekend if Princess Kate, who is continuing to undergo treatment for cancer, is unavailable.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
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“Unavailable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unavailable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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