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
The best success comes using it in jungle-thick cover, worming a minnow down between uncooperative branches.
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John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Kingsbury and defense lawyer Linda Parisi, who represents Dandrae Martin, stressed the chaotic nature of the scene and the uncooperative crowd.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
However, Gary said the owner was uncooperative and intentionally took the dog out of ACS’s jurisdiction, preventing officers from placing the dog in quarantine after the child was bitten.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Smith previously said police believed Blue was likely with her father, who was reportedly uncooperative with police, the Department of Children and Families and child custody orders.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
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John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Kingsbury and defense lawyer Linda Parisi, who represents Dandrae Martin, stressed the chaotic nature of the scene and the uncooperative crowd.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
However, Gary said the owner was uncooperative and intentionally took the dog out of ACS’s jurisdiction, preventing officers from placing the dog in quarantine after the child was bitten.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 8 May 2026
Smith previously said police believed Blue was likely with her father, who was reportedly uncooperative with police, the Department of Children and Families and child custody orders.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncooperative
Adjective
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Researchers have been looking into ways to reduce the stubborn inflammation HIV causes in the central nervous system.—
Smita S. Iyer,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The findings, published in 2025 in Brain Stimulation, point to a fundamentally new way of treating one of the most stubborn psychiatric conditions, using a miniaturized implant that delivers brief bursts of stimulation only during key moments of exposure therapy.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The film, which details her life in Tehran as the willful daughter of intellectual Marxists, is a reminder that Iranians are just like everyone else, Satrapi told the Associated Press in a 2007 interview in Cannes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The teenager was arrested for 12 counts of willful/malicious kill/maim/torture animal -- horse and three counts of felony malicious destruction of private property over $5,000, authorities said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Continue reading … POLITICS GROUNDED — Republicans cheer plan to choke international travel at defiant liberal hubs.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Speaking to voters over the weekend from the picturesque resort town of Ogunquit, the Washington Examiner found an air of unease among some, in one case downright hostility, and in others defiant support.—
David Millward,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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She was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease eight years ago, a neurological disorder that damages brain cells, leading to symptoms like uncontrollable movements, tremors, and balance issues.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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At the same time, severe OCD, intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable crying spells took a major toll on Cust’s mental health.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Initially blocked by recalcitrant Democratic members of the House, the legislation was reintroduced during a lame-duck session following the 2024 election.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Yet even a recalcitrant Pretoria is mulling changes to telecom laws that could eventually clear a path for the company.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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“Uncooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncooperative. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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