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uncooperative

/ˈʌnkoʊˌɑpərədɪv/
/ənkəʊˈɒpratɪv/
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Other forms: uncooperatively

Definitions of uncooperative
  1. adjective
    unwilling to cooperate
    “an uncooperative witness”
    synonyms:
    unhelpful
    providing no assistance
    disobedient
    not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
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    antonyms:
    cooperative
    done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit
    collaborative
    accomplished by collaboration
    synergetic, synergistic
    working together; used especially of groups, as subsidiaries of a corporation, cooperating for an enhanced effect
    helpful
    providing assistance or serving a useful function
  2. adjective
    intentionally unaccommodating
    synonyms: disobliging
    unaccommodating, unobliging
    not accommodating
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