as in stubborn
not willing to do what someone wants or asks for; not cooperative
uncooperative children an uncooperative witness
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Recent Examples of uncooperative
Avoiding is unassertive and uncooperative, where an individual tends to give up on their own needs and acquiesce to the desires of others by disengaging from the situation altogether.
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Ellen Choi, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The vehicle reportedly pulled into the parking lot of the Dunkin’ at 1100 Berlin Turnpike, where police said the driver, identified as 20-year-old Pedro Santana of Hartford, got out of the vehicle and allegedly became uncooperative with the officer’s commands.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Police claimed that the driver was uncooperative but was taken into custody safely.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
As a result, public servants are very, very reluctant to divulge information and are often uncooperative.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ellen Choi, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The vehicle reportedly pulled into the parking lot of the Dunkin’ at 1100 Berlin Turnpike, where police said the driver, identified as 20-year-old Pedro Santana of Hartford, got out of the vehicle and allegedly became uncooperative with the officer’s commands.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Police claimed that the driver was uncooperative but was taken into custody safely.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2025
As a result, public servants are very, very reluctant to divulge information and are often uncooperative.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncooperative
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Why Communication Training Often Fails To Stick Some people are very stubborn and stick to their communication style, even when confronted.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The most glaring of those misses came against Arsenal in October, with Bournemouth trying to break down a stubborn defence following William Saliba’s dismissal.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Court records also show Mabry, of Oakland, has two prior felony convictions: second-degree robbery in February 2013 and evading an officer with willful disregard for public safety in June 2022.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The second is either a massive misjudgment or another example of willful deception.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth, a veteran and former Fox News host, was defiant in remarks to reporters earlier Monday.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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But when asked about the lack of norms and decorum in the current political climate and whether Democrats need to play on the same level, Himes was defiant.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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At least, as much as possible in an inherently uncontrollable industry.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The sloppy security breaches, the embarrassing headlines, the uncontrollable infighting and undermining, the lack of accountability — this all belongs to Hegseth.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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While the markets have not responded kindly, the White House insists the tariffs are bringing recalcitrant nations to the bargaining table.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2025
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Traditionally, military pressure has influenced the Islamic Republic of Iran’s recalcitrant and anti-American leaders to make concessions.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Uncooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncooperative. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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