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

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

Her mom slides into a chair and uses her hands to pull her uncooperative legs in the rest of the way beneath her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam