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unavailableunavailable /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/ ●○○ AWL adjective [not before noun] ► unavailable for comment School officials were unavailable for comment (=not willing to speak to reporters). THESAURUSperson► busya)someone who is busy has a lot of things to do and may not be free to do something else: I’m kind of busy now, can I call you back? Kimberly is a busy mother of four boys.b) very busy doing something, especially something active ► occupied formal busy doing something: The puzzle books will keep the kids occupied. ► unavailable formal busy, and therefore not able to talk to or meet with someone – used especially on the phone: I’m afraid Mr. Cohen is unavailable right now. Can I have him call you? 1not able to be obtained: unavailable to In the past, these materials were unavailable to researchers.2not able or willing to meet someone: School officials were unavailable for comment (=not willing to speak to reporters).► see thesaurus at busy1 |