Word
cooperative
Meanings
Willing to help, share information, and work well with others.
Done by people working together toward the same purpose.
Definition
Willing to work with others and help achieve a shared goal.
If someone is cooperative, they are ready to work with other people rather than resist or argue. It often describes a helpful, open attitude in groups, workplaces, or negotiations. It can also describe an arrangement where people coordinate their efforts to get better results.
Examples
- I found the residents surprisingly cooperative once I explained the timeline clearly.
- You will get better feedback if you stay calm and cooperative during the discussion.
- He remained cooperative with the investigators and answered questions without hesitation.
- She is cooperative in meetings, but she still challenges weak assumptions with evidence.
- They became far more cooperative after the two teams agreed on shared priorities.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse cooperative (willing to work together) with collaborative; cooperative often emphasizes being helpful or compliant, not necessarily co-creating in depth.
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