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cooperatively Antonyms

Opposite of cooperatively

Because the opposite of cooperatively shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that involves mutual assistance in working toward a common goal; by working or acting together.

Usage Example

"The two engineering teams worked uncooperatively to resolve the software glitch before the launch date."

Strongest
uncooperatively
competitively
Strong
independently
separately
individually

• adverb (Context 2)

In a helpful, obliging, or compliant manner; with a willingness to assist or comply with requests.

Usage Example

"The witness answered all of the investigator's questions uncooperatively and without hesitation."

Strongest
uncooperatively
defiantly
Strong
stubbornly
reluctantly

Similar words to cooperatively

Words similar to cooperatively shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

collaboratively
helpfully
jointly
obligingly
accommodatingly
collectively
together
willingly
See all synonyms of cooperatively

• Nearby Words

cooperate
cooperation
cooperative
cooperatively
cooperativeness
cooperator
cooption

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cooperatively. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cooperatively
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