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What is another word for Uncooperative? – 192 Uncooperative Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    Unhelpful unassistive noncompliant disobedient defiant resistant stubborn obstinate recalcitrant contrarian uncoordinated unsupportive unreceptive unresponsive refractory intractable incompliant disagreeable unaccommodating inflexible rigid unyielding headstrong willful perverse cantankerous cranky testy irritable querulous petulant sullen sulky morose hostile antagonistic oppositional confrontational combative disputatious argumentative contentious quarrelsome belligerent

    Meaning of Uncooperative

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "uncooperative" refers to a person who is unwilling to cooperate or work together with others.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "uncooperative" as being unwilling to cooperate or comply with requests or regulations.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "uncooperative" as not willing to help or work with others, or not willing to do what someone in authority asks.

    Example Uses

    • The uncooperative witness refused to answer any questions during the trial.
    • The new employee was uncooperative and didn't want to follow the company's rules and procedures.
    • The uncooperative behavior of the child made it difficult for the teacher to manage the classroom.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    Cooperative helpful supportive compliant obedient receptive responsive accommodating flexible willing agreeable amenable docile tractable manageable conformist acquiescent submissive deferential dutiful loyal faithful devoted dedicated enthusiastic zealous eager compliant harmonious peaceful conciliatory diplomatic tactful considerate

    Related Nouns

    resistance noncompliance disobedience defiance stubbornness obstinacy recalcitrance contrariness uncooperativeness inflexibility rigidity unyieldingness headstrongness willfulness perversity cantankerousness crankiness testiness irritability querulousness petulance sullenness sulkiness moroseness hostility antagonism opposition confrontation combativeness disputatiousness argumentativeness contentiousness quarrelsomeness belligerence

    Related Verbs

    resist defy disobey refuse decline reject spurn resist withstand oppose confront combat dispute argue quarrel fight clash struggle contend protest demonstrate boycott strike rebel revolt mutiny riot refuse resist object demur hesitate vacillate waver falter fail

    Related Adjectives

    unhelpful unassistive noncompliant disobedient defiant resistant stubborn obstinate recalcitrant contrarian uncoordinated unsupportive unreceptive unresponsive refractory intractable incompliant disagreeable unaccommodating inflexible rigid unyielding headstrong willful perverse cantankerous cranky testy irritable querulous petulant sullen sulky morose hostile antagonistic oppositional confrontational combative disputatious argumentative contentious quarrelsome belligerent