unavailable
gb/ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl/ us/ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl/
B1
English
~ 6500
nem elérhető, nem kapható, nem ér rá, érzelmileg elérhetetlen
B1
1
nem elérhető
B1
nem kapható
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is unavailable (at the moment / right now / online)
The item you selected is currently unavailable in your region.
A kiválasztott termék jelenleg nem érhető el az Ön régiójában.
Concert tickets are unavailable because the show is sold out.
A koncertjegyek már nem kaphatók, mert a koncertre minden jegy elkelt.
The website is unavailable due to maintenance.
This feature is unavailable on older phones.
Important data was unavailable when the system crashed.
Learner examples
The book is unavailable in my country.
A könyv nem kapható az országomban.
This app is unavailable on my phone.
Ez az alkalmazás nem érhető el a telefonomon.
The room is unavailable tonight.
The service is unavailable right now.
That product is unavailable in the store.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *"no available"* instead of *"not available" or "unavailable". For example, *"The ticket is no available"* is incorrect; it should be *"The ticket is not available"* or *"The ticket is unavailable."* Learners may also say *"it is out of stock to buy"*; instead, say *"It is unavailable" or "It is out of stock."*
Meaning
not able to be used or obtained
Collocations
currently unavailable
|temporarily unavailable
|unavailable online
|tickets are unavailable
|data unavailable
|resource unavailable
Synonyms
not available (Very close in meaning; slightly more natural than 'unavailable' in everyday speech, especially before nouns.)
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out of stock (Used mainly for products that cannot be bought because the store has none left.)
Antonyms
available (Direct opposite; means something can be used, obtained, or accessed.)
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in stock (Opposite when talking specifically about products that a store currently has.)
Themes
daily life
|technology
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not able to be used, bought, or reached at this time.
Not able to be used, obtained, or accessed because it does not exist, is out of stock, is restricted, or is not functioning.
B1
2
nem ér rá
A2
nem elérhető
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is unavailable (at the moment / for [something])
I'm afraid the manager is unavailable at the moment.
Sajnálom, a vezető jelenleg nem elérhető.
She will be unavailable for meetings next week.
A jövő héten nem fog ráérni megbeszélésekre.
The spokesperson was unavailable for comment after the hearing.
He is unavailable on Fridays due to another job.
Our tutor is currently unavailable to take new students.
Learner examples
I am unavailable this afternoon.
Ma délután nem érek rá.
My boss is unavailable right now.
A főnököm most nem érhető el.
She is unavailable for the meeting tomorrow.
He was unavailable when I called.
The doctor is unavailable on Sundays.
Common mistake:
Learners may say *"I am busy for talk"* instead of *"I am unavailable to talk" or "I am not available to talk."* Another mistake is using *"I am not exist"* when they mean they cannot be reached; they should say *"I am unavailable" or "I am not available."*
Meaning
person not free at that time
Collocations
be unavailable at the moment
|unavailable for a meeting
|unavailable for comment
|temporarily unavailable
|remain unavailable
Synonyms
not free (More informal and common in everyday speech for schedules; does not fit formal writing as well as 'unavailable'.)
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not reachable (Emphasizes that you cannot contact the person, often by phone or online.)
Antonyms
available (Direct opposite; the person is free to talk, meet, or participate.)
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reachable (Opposite when focusing on being able to contact someone.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|communication
|time
Definition
Not free to talk, meet, or do something at that time.
Not able or not free to meet, speak, or take part in something at a particular time.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is emotionally unavailable (to [someone])
She keeps dating emotionally unavailable men who fear commitment.
Folyton olyan érzelmileg elérhetetlen férfiakkal randizik, akik félnek az elköteleződéstől.
After his divorce, he admitted he was unavailable for a serious relationship.
A válása után elismerte, hogy érzelmileg nem áll készen egy komoly kapcsolatra.
He seems kind, but he is emotionally unavailable and avoids deep conversations.
Therapy helped her understand why she felt emotionally unavailable to her partner.
Many people stay single because they feel emotionally unavailable at that moment in their lives.
Learner examples
He is emotionally unavailable and does not want a serious partner.
Érzelmileg elérhetetlen, és nem akar komoly kapcsolatot.
She likes him, but he is unavailable for a real relationship.
Kedveli őt, de a férfi érzelmileg nem áll készen egy igazi kapcsolatra.
After the breakup, I felt unavailable for any new love.
An emotionally unavailable person does not share feelings easily.
My father was often emotionally unavailable when I was a child.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *"unavailable"* here means the person already has a partner. In this sense, it usually means they are not emotionally ready or willing for closeness, even if they are single. Another confusion is using *"cold"* or *"bad"*; 'emotionally unavailable' is more about inability or difficulty, not simply being a bad person.
Meaning
not open to romantic closeness
Collocations
emotionally unavailable
|unavailable partner
|unavailable man
|unavailable woman
|emotionally unavailable parent
Synonyms
distant (Suggests emotional space or coldness, but does not specifically mean they cannot form a relationship.)
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closed off (Shows that a person does not share feelings easily; close to 'emotionally unavailable' but slightly more general.)
Antonyms
emotionally available (Direct opposite; means a person is open and ready for emotional closeness and commitment.)
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open (Opposite in terms of willingness to share feelings, but more general than romantic context only.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
Definition
Not open or ready for a serious romantic relationship, because of emotions or personal reasons.
(Especially about a person) Not willing or not emotionally ready to form a close, committed romantic relationship, even if they are technically single.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unavailable
IPA
GB/ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl/
US/ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl/
Syllables & stress
un - avail - able (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (able)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unavailable
Word family
Core family
available
adjective A2
availability
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unavailability
noun
Advanced or less common
avail
verb C1
Expressions
currently unavailable
1/kˈɚəntli ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
not available at this moment
Not able to be used or contacted right now, but maybe later.
Examples
- The payment system is currently unavailable; please try again later.
- Mr. Lee is currently unavailable, but he will return your call this afternoon.
make yourself unavailable
1/mˈeɪk jʊɹsˈɛlf ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
choose not to be available
To decide and plan that you will not be free for something, often to avoid it.
Examples
- If you disagree with the decision, you can make yourself unavailable for the project.
- He made himself unavailable during the negotiations to avoid taking responsibility.
temporarily unavailable
1/tˌɛmpɚˈɛɹɪli ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
not available for a short time
Not able to be used, reached, or bought for a short time, but it should be possible again later.
Examples
- Our online banking service is temporarily unavailable due to system upgrades.
- This feature is temporarily unavailable on mobile devices.
unavailable for comment
1/ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl fɚ kˈɑmɛnt/
fixed phrase
not speaking to the media
Not willing or not able to talk to reporters about a situation or news story.
Examples
- The company was unavailable for comment after the data leak was reported.
- Officials were unavailable for comment late Monday evening.
emotionally unavailable
1/ɪmˈoʊʃnəli ˌʌnəvˈeɪləbəl/
fixed phrase
not open to emotional closeness
Not able or not willing to share feelings or build a close emotional relationship.
Examples
- He cares about her, but he is emotionally unavailable and avoids serious conversations.
- She realized she was emotionally unavailable after years of avoiding serious relationships.
- She realized she had been choosing emotionally unavailable partners for years.
- He is kind, but he is emotionally unavailable and never talks about his feelings.
- Being emotionally unavailable can make long-term relationships difficult.