uncooperative

Example Sentences

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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

He admitted to being the most "uncooperative kid in school" but discovered a taste and a talent for athletics.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

The case is currently being heard in federal court, where the judge is beside himself at the government's uncooperative behavior.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2025

“I don’t like it,” growled the uncooperative fighter-plane commander, who didn’t like Milo either.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller