unavailable
/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: unavailables
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not available.
Adjective
Examples
This product is unavailable at the moment, but we hope to order more by next week.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A communist who operated underground and was therefore not available for a political leadership position.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unavailable” mean?
Not available.
Is “unavailable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.