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noncooperative

/ˌnɑːn.koʊˈɑː.pɚ.ə.tɪv/
(UK: non-cooperative)
non · co · op · er · a · tive
Adverb:noncooperatively
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noncooperative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Failing or refusing to work jointly with others toward a shared goal; uncooperative.

Example

"The mediator struggled to reach an agreement between the two noncooperative parties."

2

Not organized or operated as a mutual-aid or member-owned enterprise.

Example

"Independent farmers often sell their surplus grain through noncooperative commercial brokers."

3

In game theory, denoting a strategic situation in which participants make decisions independently and cannot form binding agreements.

Example

"The Prisoner's Dilemma is a classic example of a noncooperative game in economic theory."

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• Rhymes for noncooperative

• Nearby Words

nonconventionally
nonconvertible
noncooperation
noncooperative
noncore
noncorrosive
noncreative

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noncooperative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noncooperative
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