NONCOMPETITIVE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

noncompetitive

adjective

Definition of noncompetitive

as in uncompetitive

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Recent Examples of noncompetitive Tyrese Maxey didn’t expect Game 1 of his team’s first-round playoff series to be that noncompetitive. — Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 In a move that surprised many, the Labor Department, through a noncompetitive process, put the state of Arkansas in charge of administering the nationwide fund. — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026 For longer distances – more than three hours – the train’s travel time starts to get noncompetitive with air. — Stephen Mattingly, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025 Activities include downriver races and noncompetitive events for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for noncompetitive

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Some of those changeups nearly nicked the bottom of the zone, but most were uncompetitive.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
But the football was largely primitive and uncompetitive, as only 13 countries competed.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of uncompetitive

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But outside factors might not be so cooperative going forward.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
The law sets exceptions for certain schools and academies, including year-round schools, cooperative innovative/early college schools and qualifying districts that have a good-cause calendar waiver.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperative

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