as in stubborn
not willing to do what someone wants or asks for; not cooperative
uncooperative children an uncooperative witness
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Recent Examples of uncooperative
The vehicle reportedly pulled into the parking lot of the Dunkin’ at 1100 Berlin Turnpike, where police said the driver, identified as 20-year-old Pedro Santana of Hartford, got out of the vehicle and allegedly became uncooperative with the officer’s commands.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Police claimed that the driver was uncooperative but was taken into custody safely.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
As a result, public servants are very, very reluctant to divulge information and are often uncooperative.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump recalled Esposito having a baseball bat under his desk and, in his dotage, swinging a cane at uncooperative elements.
—John Ganz, airmail.news, 8 Feb. 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Police claimed that the driver was uncooperative but was taken into custody safely.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
As a result, public servants are very, very reluctant to divulge information and are often uncooperative.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump recalled Esposito having a baseball bat under his desk and, in his dotage, swinging a cane at uncooperative elements.
—John Ganz, airmail.news, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncooperative
Adjective
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Despite growing consternation and concern expressed by economists and CEOs, Trump administration officials have been stubborn in defending its trade policies.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez might have a good shot at cracking that stubborn nut.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Plaintiffs also can seek punitive damages if malice, fraud, knowledge or willful avoidance can be proven.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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But this season, showrunner Mike White pinpoints the willful decadence of the Western world, primarily through Yankees: the husband, wife, and 2.5 children of the Ratliff family, three freewheeling feminist matrons, plus a shady white bachelor and a single black mother.—
Armond White,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hegseth, a veteran and former Fox News host, was defiant in remarks to reporters earlier Monday.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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But when asked about the lack of norms and decorum in the current political climate and whether Democrats need to play on the same level, Himes was defiant.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some means to understand things that are uncontrollable.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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By systematically reviewing and understanding the distinction between controllable and uncontrollable factors, informed decisions that align with financial goals can be made, setting the stage for the future.—
Ira Walker,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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New young friends were happy to de-bollix our recalcitrant computer.—
Murr Brewster,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
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For recalcitrant teams, Scherzer would also remove the runner who automatically starts each inning after the ninth in scoring position on second base, creating a significant handicap.—
Bruce Schoenfeld Robert Fass Tanya Pérez Brian St. Pierre,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Uncooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncooperative. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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