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cooperativeness Antonyms

Opposite of cooperativeness

Pinning down the opposite of cooperativeness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being willing and able to work harmoniously with others toward a shared goal or to comply with requests.

Usage Example

"The mediator praised both parties for their uncooperativeness during the lengthy contract negotiations."

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uncooperativeness
Strong
defiance
obstinacy
intransigence
recalcitrance
stubbornness

Similar words to cooperativeness

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

helpfulness
amenability
compliance
obligingness
cooperation
tractability
See all synonyms of cooperativeness

• Nearby Words

cooperation
cooperative
cooperatively
cooperativeness
cooperator
cooption
coordinate

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