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

Now, Mizzou’s leading tight end will be unavailable for a must-win situation against Texas A&M. —Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025

This accuracy is crucial for coordinating military networks, detecting GPS interference and spoofing, and ensuring reliable navigation when GPS signals are unavailable. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025

Faculty at both schools were unavailable to discuss her work as an artist this week. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025

Police blotter Additional details were unavailable from San Diego police. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavailable

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