Meaning & use

Unavailability

noun·Advanced

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The state of not being available, accessible, or obtainable.

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The unavailability of spare parts delayed the repair for weeks.

Please note the doctor's unavailability during the holiday period.

A note on using this word

A formal noun commonly used in business, scheduling, and supply-chain contexts.

Words with a similar meaning

inaccessibility

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Words with an opposite meaning

availability

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