uncooperative

Example Sentences

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Or don’t sign, and risk being labeled uncooperative or unaccountable.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 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

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

He admitted to being the most "uncooperative kid in school" but discovered a taste and a talent for athletics.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

My guess is that Judge Key had already characterized me as misguided and uncooperative simply because I didn't get off the case, as he had directed.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson