uncooperative

Example Sentences

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Initially, the department said it was punishing Italian pasta companies because they were being uncooperative with its investigation, citing problems that ranged from missing information to untranslated Italian words in the companies’ submissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

When Timothy died, group members were uncooperative with the investigation and gave conflicting testimony, making it challenging to prosecute the case, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

The brothers were arrested and questioned twice by police, but were initially uncooperative, giving "no comment" interviews.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

The case is currently being heard in federal court, where the judge is beside himself at the government's uncooperative behavior.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2025

“There’s an uncooperative fighter-plane commander up north who’s got it in for me,” Milo complained to General Dreedle.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller