unavailability
noun /ˌʌnəveɪləˈbɪləti/
/ˌʌnəveɪləˈbɪləti/
[uncountable]- the fact that something cannot be obtained
- Many of the problems were caused by the unavailability of suitable equipment.
- the fact that somebody is not able or not willing to see, meet or talk to somebody
- The trial was adjourned due to the unavailability of a key witness.
opposite availability