uncooperative
/ˌʌnkəʊˈɒpərətɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnkəʊˈɑːpərətɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-kō-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv -ˈä-pə-ˌrā-/ (ame, mw)
uncooperative — adjective
- uncooperativepositive
- more uncooperativecomparative
- most uncooperativesuperlative
1. describes a person who refuses to join efforts with others or to offer help when
describes a person who refuses to join efforts with others or to offer help when asked, often making shared tasks harder for everyone involved.
The teenager was uncooperative with the counsellor, refusing to answer any questions about his behaviour.
uncooperative with + noun phrase
Devika found the IT department uncooperative when she asked for help with her laptop.
find + object + uncooperative
An uncooperative witness can make a criminal investigation much more difficult.
Karim grew frustrated with his uncooperative teammates who refused to share the project data.
The elderly patient became uncooperative and refused to let the nurse check her blood pressure.
- unhelpful
slightly narrower; focuses on not offering aid rather than resisting joint effort
- difficult
broader and less formal; can describe a person, situation, or task
- obstinate
stronger in tone; emphasises stubborn refusal to change position, not just to cooperate
- defiant
implies active, open resistance rather than passive non-cooperation
- cooperative
direct opposite; willing to work with others
- helpful
narrower opposite; ready to give assistance
文法句型
uncooperative + with + noun phrase
find + object + uncooperative
become / remain + uncooperative
用法筆記
Common in both job-performance contexts (evaluating a colleague or employee) and institutional settings (police, medical, educational). The preposition 'with' introduces the person or group the subject is resisting.