adjective

uncooperative

Uncooperative (adjective) means unwilling to work with others or help out. Example: “The witness was uncooperative during questioning.”

adjective

Unwilling to work with others or help out.

"The witness was uncooperative during questioning."

"Their uncooperative attitude slowed the whole project down."

How to use uncooperative

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRefusing to help, share, or work as part of a team.

more uncooperative comparative, most uncooperative superlative

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The witness was _____ during questioning.

From un- + cooperative.

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What does “uncooperative” mean?

The word “uncooperative” means unwilling to work with others or help out. In plain terms, refusing to help, share, or work as part of a team.

How do you use “uncooperative” in a sentence?

Here is “uncooperative” used in a sentence: “The witness was uncooperative during questioning.”

What part of speech is “uncooperative”?

“Uncooperative” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of uncooperative?

"uncooperative" (adjective) means unwilling to work with others or help out.