unavailable

Definition

Not able or willing to engage, participate, or be reached; either physically absent, mentally distant, or emotionally unreceptive. Can refer to a person, resource, or service that cannot be accessed or utilized.

Example Usage

The server was unavailable for maintenance, so we couldn't access the app all morning.

Origin

Common English word with roots in the prefix 'un-' and 'available,' dating back centuries in various contexts.

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