Unavailable

/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
not able to be obtained or accessed; not present.
The manager was unavailable for comment at the time.
not in a position to be used or accessed.
The resources are currently unavailable due to maintenance.
not accessible; lacking the necessary capacity or availability.
During peak hours, the website may be unavailable to some users.

Etymology

From un- + available

Common Phrases and Expressions

out of pocket:
Not available, often used in a professional context.
on the back burner:
Something that is temporarily sidelined or made unavailable.
high and dry:
In a position where one is left without options or support.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Ghosting
I texted him, but he seems to be ghosting me; totally unavailable.
MIA (Missing In Action)
She’s been MIA since last week; totally unavailable to hang out.