CEFR C1

uncooperative

adjective

Meaning

Refusing to work with others or follow instructions.

Examples

The witness was notoriously uncooperative during the police investigation.
Management found the union leaders completely uncooperative throughout the contract negotiations.

Synonyms: difficult, stubborn, unhelpful, obstructive, recalcitrant

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uncooperative (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnkəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

Definition

Refusing to work with others or follow instructions.

Examples

The witness was notoriously uncooperative during the police investigation.
Management found the union leaders completely uncooperative throughout the contract negotiations.
His uncooperative attitude made it impossible for the team to finish the project on time.

Synonyms of uncooperative

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Antonyms of uncooperative

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