Uncooperativeness: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncooperativeness

[ ˌʌn.koʊˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.tɪv.nəs ]

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behavior

Unwillingness or refusal to cooperate with others or comply with requests or rules.

Synonyms

defiance, noncooperation, obstinacy

Examples of usage

He was fired due to his uncooperativeness with his colleagues.
The uncooperativeness of the team led to project delays.
She showed uncooperativeness by ignoring all the instructions.

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personality trait

The quality of not being willing to work or act together with others.

Synonyms

inflexibility, stubbornness, unwillingness

Examples of usage

His uncooperativeness made it difficult to complete group projects.
The uncooperativeness of the student hindered the group's progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncooperativeness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falta de cooperação

🇮🇳 असहयोगिता

🇩🇪 Unkooperativität

🇮🇩 ketidaksediaan bekerja sama

🇺🇦 некооперативність

🇵🇱 niechęć do współpracy

🇯🇵 非協力的態度 (ひきょうりょくてきたいど)

🇫🇷 manque de coopération

🇪🇸 falta de cooperación

🇹🇷 işbirliği yapmama

🇰🇷 비협조적 태도 (bihyeopjojjeok taedo)

🇸🇦 عدم التعاون

🇨🇿 neochota ke spolupráci

🇸🇰 neochota spolupracovať

🇨🇳 不合作 (bù hézuò)

🇸🇮 nesodelovanje

🇮🇸 samskiptaleysi

🇰🇿 ынтымақтасудың болмауы

🇬🇪 თანამშრომლობის უქონლობა

🇦🇿 əməkdaşlıq etməmək

🇲🇽 falta de cooperación

Word origin

The word 'uncooperativeness' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the noun 'cooperativeness' which is the quality of being cooperative. The term has been used to describe the lack of willingness to collaborate or work together with others in various contexts.