uncooperativeness

IPA/ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv.nəs/
IPA/ˌʌn.koʊˈɑː.pɚ.ə.t̬ɪv.nəs/

uncooperativeness — 名詞

1. the tendency or habit of refusing to work together with others or to offer help,

1.名詞C1
釋義

不合作

不願與他人協作或提供協助的態度

the tendency or habit of refusing to work together with others or to offer help, especially when cooperation is expected or needed in a group, workplace, or professional setting.

例句

The team's progress was slowed by Wei's uncooperativeness during the planning sessions.

團隊的進度因為 Wei 在規劃會議中的不配合而延緩。

possessive + uncooperativeness; cause of delay

Amara's constant uncooperativeness made it difficult for the group to reach any agreement.

Amara 持續的不合作態度讓小組很難達成任何共識。

adjective + uncooperativeness: constant / continued

同義詞
  • obstinacy

    emphasises stubbornness rather than refusal to collaborate; slightly broader

  • resistance

    implies active opposition rather than passive refusal; less specific to group work

  • obstructionism

    deliberate blocking of progress, often in political or bureaucratic contexts

反義詞
  • cooperativeness

    the direct opposite; willingness to work with others

  • helpfulness

    more general willingness to assist, not limited to group collaboration

文法句型

uncooperativeness + of + [person/group]

[possessive] + uncooperativeness

用法筆記

Frequently used with a possessive noun or an of-phrase to specify who is being uncooperative. The noun is too formal for everyday conversation; alternatives like 'refusing to help' or 'not playing along' are more natural in casual speech.

常見錯誤

❌His uncooperativeness to help his brother.
✅His uncooperativeness toward helping his brother.
💡Use 'toward' or 'in' for the target of non-cooperation, not an infinitive.
❌There was an uncooperativeness in the team.
✅There was uncooperativeness in the team.
💡'Uncooperativeness' is uncountable; do not use 'an'.