Uncooperative

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌn.koʊˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Definitions of uncooperative

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uncooperative' describes someone who is not willing to cooperate or work together

Example Sentences

A1 The student was uncooperative during group activities.

A2 The uncooperative customer refused to provide any feedback.

B1 The uncooperative team member caused delays in the project.

B2 The uncooperative attitude of the employee affected the entire department.

C1 The uncooperative behavior of the defendant made the trial difficult.

C2 The negotiations broke down due to the uncooperative stance of the parties involved.

Examples of uncooperative in a Sentence

formal The uncooperative witness refused to answer any questions during the interrogation.

informal My little brother can be so uncooperative when it comes to doing his homework.

slang The customer was being super uncooperative, so I had to call my manager for help.

figurative The gears of progress were grinding to a halt due to the uncooperative nature of the different departments.

Grammatical Forms of uncooperative

past tense

was uncooperative

plural

uncooperatives

comparative

more uncooperative

superlative

most uncooperative

present tense

is uncooperative

future tense

will be uncooperative

perfect tense

has been uncooperative

continuous tense

is being uncooperative

singular

uncooperative

positive degree

uncooperative

infinitive

to be uncooperative

gerund

being uncooperative

participle

uncooperative

Origin and Evolution of uncooperative

First Known Use: 1832 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'uncooperative' originated from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'cooperative' meaning 'willing to work together'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'uncooperative' has maintained its original meaning of not willing to work together, but has expanded to encompass a broader range of behaviors beyond just work cooperation.