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

Police officials have long argued that the launchers are a useful tool to help subdue uncooperative suspects without officers having to go hands on or use lethal force.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 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

The physician refused to let him go, and rushed the uncooperative jockey to a hospital in San Mateo, where attendants tried to hold him for observation.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand