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uncooperative

/ˌʌn.koʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˌʌn.koʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Describes a person or entity that is unwilling to work with others or help achieve a common goal.

ruОписывает человека или организацию, не желающую работать с другими или помогать достижению общей цели.esDescribe a una persona u organización que no está dispuesta a cooperar con otros o a ayudar a lograr un objetivo común.frQualifie une personne ou une organisation qui refuse de travailler avec les autres ou d'aider à atteindre un objectif commun.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Organisation, die nicht bereit ist, mit anderen zusammenzuarbeiten oder zur Erreichung eines gemeinsamen Ziels beizutragen.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou organização que não quer trabalhar com os outros ou ajudar a alcançar um objetivo comum; também pode indicar falta de disposição para ceder ou colaborar.zh指人或组织不愿意与他人合作或协助实现共同目标。arيصف شخصًا أو جهة لا ترغب في التعاون مع الآخرين أو مساعدتهم على تحقيق هدف مشترك.

  1. Unwilling to cooperate B2 formal

    Not willing to work with others or help achieve a common goal.

    • The witness was uncooperative during the investigation.
    • Her uncooperative attitude made the group project difficult.
    • The employee was fired for being consistently uncooperative.

    ruНесотрудничающийesNo cooperativofrNon coopératifdeUnkooperativptPouco cooperativozh不合作的arغير متعاون

    Synonymes: contrarydefiantdifficultintransigentobstructiverecalcitrantresistantstubbornunaccommodatingunhelpful

    Antonymes: accommodatingagreeablecollaborativecooperativehelpful

  2. Intentionally unaccommodating B2 formal

    Deliberately refusing to be helpful or flexible in a situation.

    • The landlord was uncooperative about fixing the broken heater.
    • He remained uncooperative despite repeated requests for assistance.
    • The uncooperative driver refused to move his car from the blocked lane.

    ruНесговорчивыйesPoco cooperativo (intencionadamente)frNon coopératif (volontairement)deUnkooperativptPouco colaborativozh不合作的arغير متعاون

    Synonymes: contraryinflexibleintransigentobdurateobstructiveperverserecalcitrantrefractoryresistantstubbornunhelpfulunyielding

    Antonymes: accommodatingagreeableamenablecompliantcooperativeflexiblehelpfulobliging

  • more uncooperative comparative form
  • most uncooperative superlative form