unavailable
word
/ˌənəˈveɪɫəbəɫ/
/ʌnɐvˈeɪləbəl/
Definition
If something is unavailable, it cannot be used, found, or obtained at the moment. It can also describe a person who cannot be reached or is too busy.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and informal contexts for things, services, or people. Often paired with 'currently', e.g. 'currently unavailable'. Not the same as 'busy'—'unavailable' can mean not present or impossible to obtain.
Spanish: no disponible - inaccesiblePortuguese (BR): indisponível - inacessívelPortuguese (PT): indisponível - inacessívelChinese (Simplified): 不可用 - 无法获得Chinese (Traditional): 無法取得 - 不可用Hindi: उपलब्ध नहीं - अनुपलब्धArabic: غير متوفر - غير متاحBengali: অপ্রাপ্য - অনুপলব্ধRussian: недоступен - отсутствуетJapanese: 利用できないVietnamese: không có sẵn - không thể liên lạcKorean: 이용할 수 없는 - 연락이 안 되는Turkish: mevcut değil - ulaşılamazUrdu: دستیاب نہیں - غیر حاضرIndonesian: tidak tersedia - tidak dapat dihubungi
Example Sentences
The doctor is unavailable right now.
basic
Sorry, this product is unavailable online.
basic
He was unavailable for the meeting.
basic
The website says tickets are unavailable until next month.
natural
I tried calling her all day, but she was unavailable.
natural
Unfortunately, that option is unavailable at this time.
natural