Unavailable

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

Definitions of unavailable

noun a person or thing that is not able to be accessed or obtained

Example Sentences

A1 I wanted to borrow a book from the library, but it was unavailable.

A2 The product I wanted to buy online was unavailable in my size.

B1 The tickets for the concert were unavailable, so we had to find an alternative plan.

B2 The service I needed was unavailable at that time, so I had to wait until it was back online.

C1 The information I was looking for was unavailable on the website, so I had to contact customer support.

C2 The resources required for the project were unavailable, causing delays in the timeline.

adjective describing something that is not able to be accessed or obtained

Example Sentences

A1 The shop is closed, so the products are unavailable.

A2 I tried to call him, but he was unavailable.

B1 The tickets for the concert are unavailable, they sold out quickly.

B2 The information requested is currently unavailable, please try again later.

C1 The service provider is currently unavailable due to maintenance work.

C2 The website is temporarily unavailable for maintenance, please check back later.

Examples of unavailable in a Sentence

formal The requested information is currently unavailable due to technical issues.

informal I tried to reach him but he's unavailable right now.

slang Sorry, that item is totally unavailable at the moment.

figurative Her emotions were so overwhelming that she felt completely unavailable for any kind of conversation.

Grammatical Forms of unavailable

past tense

unavailable

plural

unavailables

comparative

more unavailable

superlative

most unavailable

present tense

unavailable

future tense

will be unavailable

perfect tense

has been unavailable

continuous tense

is being unavailable

singular

unavailable

positive degree

available

infinitive

to be unavailable

gerund

unavailability

participle

unavailable

Origin and Evolution of unavailable

First Known Use: 1425 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unavailable' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'available' meaning 'able to be used or obtained'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unavailable' has retained its original meaning of 'not able to be used or obtained', but has also expanded to include not accessible or out of reach.