uncooperative

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Bilton called Pelley uncooperative in a termination letter sent to the host.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Some are mentally soothed by repeating specific words or phrases, a phenomenon known as echolalia, which can be misinterpreted by someone unfamiliar with the trait as mocking or uncooperative.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

At the time, group members were uncooperative and gave conflicting testimony, according to Colton Police Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Assailed by uncooperative inmates, Mendez had finally gone downstairs to the sergeants, screaming, “I can’t do it! I can’t do it!”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover