Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emotionally-unavailable

adjective

/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

Definition

Not able or willing to engage in emotional intimacy or share feelings in a relationship.

Examples

After their last breakup, he felt emotionally unavailable to start a new relationship.
Her emotionally-unavailable partner struggled to open up about his feelings.
Sometimes, being emotionally unavailable is a protective mechanism.

Meaning

A person who is emotionally unavailable typically finds it difficult to connect deeply with others or express their emotions, often leading to challenges in romantic or personal relationships.