Definition
Uncooperative describes someone who is unwilling to work with others or collaborate effectively. It implies a resistance to teamwork and a refusal to compromise. It's like trying to build a sandcastle with someone who keeps knocking it down. It suggests a lack of willingness to participate in a shared effort. An uncooperative person might actively undermine group activities or refuse to follow instructions. It's like being in a group project and one person refuses to do their part, making it harder for everyone else. There is more agency to the "cooperation" than to simply being "obliging."