Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kuːˈpɒrətɪvnəs/
KK: /kuːˈpɒrətɪvnəs/
Definition
The quality or state of working well with others and being willing to help or collaborate.
Example
Her cooperativeness made the team project much easier to complete.
Conversation

I think a team's cooperativeness can really make or break a project.

Absolutely! When everyone works together, things go so much smoother.

Yeah, and it helps to build trust among team members.

For sure! A little cooperativeness goes a long way in achieving goals.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collaboration
assistance
helpfulness
Antonyms
selfishness
opposition
discord
Root Explanation
Cooperativeness → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "operari" (meaning to work). The word describes the quality of working together with others.
Memory Tip
Think of 'working together' ('co-') to achieve a common goal, which is what cooperativeness means.
Visually Confused Words
operativeness
inoperativeness
comparativeness
recuperativeness
conservativeness
compensativeness
overactiveness
imperativeness