uncooperative
Example Sentences
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At the time, group members were uncooperative and gave conflicting testimony, according to Colton Police Sgt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026
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
He admitted to being the most "uncooperative kid in school" but discovered a taste and a talent for athletics.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2025
Aggravating those gaps are distortions of memory and uncooperative key sources.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2025
HARRY: Al—Albus, I’ve been exchanging owls with Professor McGonagall—she says you’re isolating yourself—you’re uncooperative in lessons—you’re surly—you’re — ALBUS: So what would you like me to do?
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
