unavailable

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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

unavailability

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noun

un·​availability ¦ən+ 

: lack of availability

the unavailability of medical supplies endangered the wounded

Synonyms of unavailable

Adjective

• inaccessible

Examples of unavailable in a Sentence

Adjective

the commander is unavailable right now

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act is designed to compete with roughly 65 countries that already offer incentives unavailable in this country. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Potential applications include industrial facilities, maritime operations and remote sites where conventional electricity infrastructure may be unavailable or difficult to establish. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Plans should clearly outline the decision-making processes to facilitate the continuation of essential functions, even if digital systems are unavailable. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Suppose an arrival is delayed, a berth becomes unavailable or a guest’s requirements change. — Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unavailable

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