Synonyms for

Unavailable

Verb / ˌʌnʌˈveɪlʌbʌl / Another word for unavailable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not able to be used or accessed

Synonyms & similar words

available inaccessible unobtainable unreachable unattainable unusable unemployable unusable unworkable impracticable impractical unapproachable unusable unusable

Synonyms by register

Formal

inaccessible unobtainable out of reach

Informal

taken busy not around off-limits

Literary

beyond reach unattainable

Antonyms

available accessible obtainable present ready on hand at hand

Common collocations

  • currently unavailable
  • temporarily unavailable
  • permanently unavailable
  • unavailable for comment
  • unavailable for meetings
  • unavailable for purchase
  • service unavailable

Word family

noun unavailability
adjective unavailable
adverb unavailably

Usage note

Often used to describe resources, people, or services that cannot be accessed or obtained at a particular time. Can sometimes imply a deliberate refusal rather than a simple lack of availability.

Example sentences

  1. The phone was unavailable because it was out of battery.
  2. The library was closed, making books unavailable.
  3. The website was down, so the information was unavailable.
  4. The store was sold out of the product, making it unavailable.
  5. The park was closed due to renovations, making it unavailable for use.

Quotes

  • 'Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.' - Dalai Lama XIV
  • 'Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.' - Ann Landers
  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston S. Churchill

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