Noncooperation: meaning, definitions and examples

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noncooperation

 

[ nɒnkəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in conflicts

The refusal to cooperate or participate, especially as a form of protest or resistance.

Synonyms

defiance, noncompliance, resistance

Examples of usage

  • Noncooperation by the workers led to the shutdown of the factory.
  • The noncooperation of the opposing party hindered the negotiation process.
  • His noncooperation with the authorities resulted in legal consequences.
Context #2 | Noun

in relationships

A lack of willingness to work together or collaborate.

Synonyms

disagreement, discord, friction

Examples of usage

  • The project suffered due to the team's noncooperation.
  • The success of the partnership was threatened by noncooperation.
  • Noncooperation among members caused delays in the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "noncooperation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não cooperação

🇮🇳 असहयोग

🇩🇪 Nichtzusammenarbeit

🇮🇩 tidak bekerja sama

🇺🇦 неконтактність

🇵🇱 niekooperacja

🇯🇵 非協力 (ひきょうりょく)

🇫🇷 non-coopération

🇪🇸 no cooperación

🇹🇷 işbirliği yapmama

🇰🇷 비협력 (非協力)

🇸🇦 عدم التعاون

🇨🇿 nekopráce

🇸🇰 nespolupráca

🇨🇳 不合作

🇸🇮 nesodelovanje

🇮🇸 ósamvinna

🇰🇿 ынтымақтастықсыздық

🇬🇪 არაკოოპერაცია

🇦🇿 əməkdaşlıq etməmək

🇲🇽 no cooperación

Etymology

The term 'noncooperation' originated in the early 20th century during the Indian independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. It was used as a strategy of civil disobedience to protest against British colonial rule. Noncooperation has since been adopted in various social and political contexts to signify a deliberate refusal to participate or collaborate. The concept embodies the idea of passive resistance and has been influential in shaping movements for social change.