Unavailable

Unavailable describes something that is not accessible, obtainable, or usable at a specific time or under certain circumstances. It implies a lack of present availability, whether due to absence, restriction, damage, or other limitations. This can apply to people, resources, information, products, or services. Being unavailable signifies an inability to be contacted, reached, or used as needed or desired.

Unavailable meaning with examples

• The customer service representative was unavailable at the moment. Please try again later, or leave a message and we will respond as quickly as possible. We are experiencing unusually high call volumes at present.
• The limited edition sneakers were immediately unavailable online. Scalpers had snapped them all up the minute the virtual doors of the retailer opened online. A big disappointment for many collectors.
• Due to unforeseen circumstances, the CEO is currently unavailable for comment regarding the proposed merger. A public statement will be released once we are able to give a response on the situation.
• The software update is temporarily unavailable due to planned server maintenance scheduled for this afternoon. We anticipate the service will be restored at the earliest possibility for maximum up time.
• All of the conference rooms were unavailable, so the team had to conduct their meeting in a smaller, less ideal space for the duration of the planning session for the project.