How to Use uncooperative in a Sentence

uncooperative

adjective
Definition of uncooperativenext
Synonyms for uncooperativenext
  • The man was uncooperative and a Taser was used to subdue him.
    — cleveland, 10 Aug. 2022
  • To win, hoist an uncooperative toddler in the air the most times without breaking your back or any laws of physics.
    — James Breakwell, Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2018
  • But when the team tried to glue the tracker to the insect’s back, only was the hornet uncooperative, but the glue didn’t dry fast enough, and the tracking device fell off.
    — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Our kids aren't always uncooperative, at least not all at the same time.
    — James Breakwell, Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Battling the conditions, an uncooperative tide and a ticking clock, the crew put the lures to the test, and had more success with some than others.
    — Todd Masson, NOLA.com, 19 Oct. 2017
  • While the shoulder strap was a bit uncooperative at times, the testers noted how comfortable the padding was even when the bag was weighed down with clothes and shoes.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • Deputies then tried to talk with the suspect, who became uncooperative and fled to his home, the sheriff’s office told the station.
    — Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 2 Mar. 2023
  • So far, 2018 has not been kind to beer-makers, in part because of the uncooperative weather.
    — Greg Trotter, chicagotribune.com, 24 May 2018
  • Bates said the Fletchers were uncooperative with police, and there was a gun in the vehicle.
    — Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Booth and Herold had many misfortunes on their fugitive run, one of which came in the form of uncooperative weather.
    — Greg Porter, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2018
  • Drake says that Peck would tell him his father was uncooperative and would steal money from him.
    — Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Ladies might want a one-piece: Bikinis are cute, but can be...uncooperative.
    — Jacqueline Detwiler-George, Popular Mechanics, 22 June 2021
  • Again, the river has been uncooperative — too cold or too high.
    — Morgan Greene, chicagotribune.com, 2 June 2021
  • Despite our skin types being unique, many of us can relate to the woes of having uncooperative skin.
    — Essence, 29 July 2021
  • Litwin said the suspect and the victim, who was uncooperative with police, may have known each other.
    — Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Such as, why is four years the right suspension, when the more uncooperative party was the supplement provider, not the athlete?
    — Sally Jenkins, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
  • The report goes on to state that Marrow became uncooperative and that that’s when the struggle started.
    — Yesha Callahan, The Root, 27 Apr. 2018
  • The man was located drunk in the hallway and was uncooperative.
    — cleveland, 3 Jan. 2020
  • Police said the people inside the home where he was shot were uncooperative.
    — Deanese Williams-Harris, chicagotribune.com, 23 Nov. 2019
  • The Black man viewed their stop as a case of racial profiling and was initially uncooperative.
    — Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, 27 May 2023
  • Besides being uncooperative, Bartlett was warned ahead of time that his actions could lead to him getting bitten by the patrol dog, the memo said.
    — Everton Bailey Jr., OregonLive.com, 13 Mar. 2018
  • He's got something to share about Brandon, but the cop on duty is uncooperative.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Ian Hancock: — who could also be sort of rude and uncooperative and resent the whole setup, so there’s ill feeling there.
    — The Foretold Team, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2023
  • According to Fitzpatrick, Mott confessed to the killing and told police the girl’s body was hidden in a wooded area, but her boyfriend was uncooperative.
    — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Work to do The weather was uncooperative, the offense was not fully installed and plenty of mistakes were made.
    — AL.com, 7 Apr. 2018
  • When deputies arrived, the victim was uncooperative and didn’t want to pursue charges.
    — Taylor Pettaway, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Mar. 2022
  • According to the memo prepared for the council, the key players who wrote the emails have retired, and some were uncooperative when contacted by the city’s legal team.
    — David Zahniserstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Pierce’s number is the witty high point of Act 1 (along with O’Hare’s comic turns as a series of uncooperative waiters).
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The girl was uncooperative with police when asked questions about the meeting.
    — cleveland, 29 Sep. 2020
  • Before he could be patted down, Acosta allegedly became uncooperative and combative, so troopers handcuffed him, state police said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024

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