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Definition of uncooperativeness
uncooperativeness
/ˌʌn.koʊˈɑː.pɚ.ə.tɪv.nəs/
un · co · op · er · a · tive · ness
Adverb:uncooperatively
•Adjective:uncooperative
uncooperativeness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
7
• noun
1
The quality or state of being unwilling to help others, work together toward a shared goal, or comply with reasonable requests.
Example
"The witness's persistent uncooperativeness delayed the committee's investigation by several weeks."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncooperativeness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncooperativeness