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Definition of uncooperative

uncooperative

/ˌʌn.koʊˈɑː.pɚ.ə.tɪv/
un · co · op · er · a · tive
Adverb:uncooperatively
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uncooperative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Unwilling to help others, work together toward a shared goal, or comply with reasonable requests.

Example

"The witness remained uncooperative throughout the interview and refused to answer basic questions."

2

Difficult to manage, control, or make function as desired (used figuratively of objects, weather, or conditions).

Example

"Due to uncooperative weather conditions, the outdoor concert had to be rescheduled for the following weekend."

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• Rhymes for uncooperative

• Nearby Words

uncooked
uncool
uncoolness
uncooperative
uncooperatively
uncooperativeness
uncoordinated

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