uncooperative

Example Sentences

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Still, he said they worked hard to create boundaries and hold those lines despite the fire’s ballooning acreage, up to 30-foot flames in some areas and the uncooperative weather conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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

Police officials have long argued that the launchers are a useful tool to help subdue uncooperative suspects without officers having to go hands on or use lethal force.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

The action, sniffed the conservative Morning Herald, betrayed “an unbecoming and uncooperative spirit.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson