anti-teamwork
|an-ti-team-work|
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/ˌæntiˈtiːmwɝk/
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/ˌæntiˈtiːmwɜːk/
against teamwork
Etymology
'anti-teamwork' originates from a combination of the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against') and the English compound 'teamwork' (from 'team' + 'work').
'anti-' is a classical prefix from Greek used in modern English to form opposites; 'teamwork' is a modern English compound (team + work). The compound 'anti-teamwork' is a recent coinage formed by attaching 'anti-' to 'teamwork' to express opposition to collaborative work.
Initially, the prefix 'anti-' meant 'against' or 'opposed to'; combined with 'teamwork' it directly conveys 'opposed to teamwork'—a literal, modern-usage meaning that has remained stable since formation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disposition, attitude, or behavior that opposes teamwork or cooperative group efforts; resistance to collaborating.
His anti-teamwork made group projects difficult; he refused to share information.
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Adjective 1
describing a person, stance, policy, or behavior that is opposed to teamwork or that discourages collaborative work.
She took an anti-teamwork approach, insisting on handling tasks alone.
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Last updated: 2025/09/20 20:10