uncooperative

Example Sentences

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Still, he said they worked hard to create boundaries and hold those lines despite the fire’s ballooning acreage, up to 30-foot flames in some areas and the uncooperative weather conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Bilton called Pelley uncooperative in a termination letter sent to the host.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Or don’t sign, and risk being labeled uncooperative or unaccountable.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Initially, the department said it was punishing Italian pasta companies because they were being uncooperative with its investigation, citing problems that ranged from missing information to untranslated Italian words in the companies’ submissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

However, Dana had remained stubbornly uncooperative, and his statements were confusing.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen