TEAMWORK Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

teamwork

noun

ˈtēm-ˌwərk

as in coordination

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of teamwork Participants also develop skills in research, public speakingand teamwork. —

Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Research suggests that preparing food together naturally fosters teamwork and trust, while creating opportunities for physical touch and moments of cooperation that often get lost in the rush of daily life. —

Mark Travers, CNBC, 7 June 2026 Start meetings with a simple agenda and a quick check on priorities, since smooth structure lowers stress and invites real teamwork. —

Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026 Multiple generations of Neolithic designers relied on communal teamwork and clever construction techniques to precisely place each of the site’s gigantic megaliths about 5,000 years ago. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

Recent Examples of Synonyms for teamwork

Noun

Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The review notes that neuromuscular coordination may matter as much as ligament flexibility, meaning strength and technique likely play a larger role than timing alone.

— Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026