1. people who refuse to cooperate or work together with others; those who do not participate in a joint effort or agreement
Usage: plural form of noncooperator; often used in political, social, or organizational contexts

Examples

• The noncooperators refused to sign the agreement, delaying the project.
• During the strike, management labeled the noncooperators as obstacles to progress.
• The committee struggled to reach consensus because of the noncooperators in the group.
• Noncooperators in the community initiative made it difficult to implement the new policy.
• The government faced resistance from noncooperators who opposed the new regulations.
• Several noncooperators withdrew from the joint venture at the last minute.