- uncooperative
- uncooperative (adj.) also uncoöperative, 1847, from UN- (Cf. un-) + COOPERATIVE (Cf. cooperative). Related: Uncooperatively.
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uncooperative
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uncooperative — [spelling only] … English World dictionary
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uncooperative — adjective not willing to work with or help someone: The immigration authorities were brusque and uncooperative … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
uncooperative — adj.; uncooperatively, adv.; uncooperativeness, n. * * * … Universalium
uncooperative — adjective Not cooperative … Wiktionary
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