unavailability

Definition of unavailabilitynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unavailability The problem with the volunteer service is the unavailability of people to drive to the station and suit up, according to Elliott. — Julia Levine, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 The Mets may benefit from Miller’s potential unavailability and move Luke Weaver for a strong return in their retooling for next season. — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Sponsor is not responsible if winner is unable to use the hotel stay or any other Prize element due to unavailability, blackout dates, expiration, failure to satisfy applicable redemption requirements, or other restrictions imposed by the applicable provider. — AJC.com, 18 June 2026 Just be careful not to confuse emotional unavailability with mystery. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 Culturally, the word is synonymous with ugly, not just for the ways lesbians defy traditional gender roles in the popular imagination but for their disinclination toward and unavailability to men. — Literary Hub, 7 May 2026 Along with Sturm returning to the lineup in place of Bobby Brink on Thursday, the unavailability of veteran defenseman Jonas Brodin meant that Jeff Petry was set to make his playoff debut for the Wild. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026 Emotional unavailability can also show up in more subtle ways. — Angela Haupt, Time, 8 Apr. 2026 Campbell, 22, apologized Tuesday, attributing his unavailability to emotions after the loss. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unavailability
inaccessibility
Noun
  • What was once a story of inaccessibility had become one of hope.
    — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Their inaccessibility means many lack maps entirely, and others have only low-resolution data.
    — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Unavailability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unavailability. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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