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unavailable

adjective
un·​avail·​able | \ ˌən-ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl How to pronounce unavailable (audio) \

Definition of unavailable

: 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.

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Other Words from unavailable

unavailability \ ˌən-​ə-​ˌvā-​lə-​ˈbi-​lə-​tē How to pronounce unavailability (audio) \ noun

Examples of unavailable in a Sentence

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Informed that item was unavailable, the group tried to enter the store, leaving the child in a car. Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, "A man pulled a gun to demand Popeyes chicken sandwiches after they sold out," 3 Sep. 2019 Closer Kirby Yates was unavailable after pitching four of the previous five days, including a 28-pitch effort Wednesday. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Padres notes: Paddack on the attack; France turns two; bullpen battling," 30 Aug. 2019 Right-back Fabrizio Cacciatore, goalkeeper Alessio Cragno and midfielder Paolo Farago are all unavailable, with forward Leonardo Pavoletti also missing after limping out of the opening day defeat to Brescia. SI.com, "Cagliari vs Inter Preview: Where to Watch, Buy Tickets, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News," 29 Aug. 2019 Information about her attorney was also unavailable. Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, "Woman Allegedly Shoots Boyfriend, His 3-Month-Old Nephew to Death During Argument," 26 Aug. 2019 Larrys Mabiala, the Timbers’ best centerback, was unavailable Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in the week during a win over the Chicago Fire. Caitlin Murray | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Déjà vu for Portland Timbers in loss to Atlanta in MLS Cup rematch," 18 Aug. 2019 Substitute 1 slice of day-old bread if papadums are unavailable. ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Curry Gazpacho," 14 Aug. 2019 Information about when, whether and for how long the man served prison time was unavailable. New York Times, "He Stabbed His Ex-Wife to Death, Then Hugged Her Body and Sobbed," 8 Aug. 2019 Sneed is unavailable for this entire weekend series against the Mariners. Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros put Brad Peacock on injured list," 28 June 2019

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First Known Use of unavailable

1855, in the meaning defined above

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unavailable

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unavailable

: not possible to get or use
: not able or willing to do something

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