uncooperative

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Recent Examples of uncooperative His political opponents viewed him as grating, uncooperative, and at times dogmatic. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 Pollard allegedly refused to identify himself to police and acted belligerent and uncooperative, the affidavit stated. Andrea Klick, Orange County Register, 5 Dec. 2024 San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies arrived to find Bernstein uncooperative and the home in disarray. Jason Green, The Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2024 Her attempts to force lawmakers to open up have been stifled by an uncooperative General Court and legal rulings that her office lacks the power to audit the Legislature. Mike Deehan, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncooperative 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncooperative
Adjective
  • Coaches will tell you of a character who could be grumpy or stubborn, but also of someone who needed faith shown in him.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Thanks to its impressive staying power, this eyeliner can be a bit stubborn to remove.
    Siena Gagliano, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Announced With Imminent Launch Ahead Of 2025 Season Eventually, a plea deal was arranged, with Devine acknowledging his willful failure to pay these essential taxes.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
  • According to reports, Rocko, born Rodney Ramone Hill Jr., was arrested last month and charged with disorderly conduct, misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officials, and criminal trespass.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In hindsight the music was invincible: defiant, purposeful, rightfully confident in its breakthroughs.
    Jon Pareles, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • But the former Fox News host struck a defiant tone as support for his confirmation appeared to be in doubt and Mr. Trump stood behind his pick.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Celebrities such as Tina Knowles and Jhené Aiko have shared total losses due to the uncontrollable flames.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Despite a long and uncontrollable process of detaching herself from family, friends, and even her husband, she was told by doctors that everything was fine.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet must approve it, and given the far-right, recalcitrant members of that group, approval is not guaranteed.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
  • According to Cartwright, both recalcitrant and cooperative countries have seen reductions in border encounters, regardless of deportation flights.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Uncooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncooperative. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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