exploitative

adjective

ex·ploit·ative ik-ˈsplȯi-tə-tiv

ˈek-ˌsplȯi-

: exploiting or tending to exploit

especially : unfairly or cynically using another person or group for profit or advantage

exploitative terms of employment

an exploitative film

exploitatively adverb

Examples of exploitative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What would be possible if humans looked to nature for more sustainable solutions that are cooperative rather than exploitative? —

Longreads, 16 Aug. 2024 The fear-mongering is especially exploitative because it’s targeted to Midwestern hubs of auto manufacturing where workers are understandably concerned about their future as the world vehicle market transitions to battery-electric technology. —

Los Angeles Times Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024 Meanwhile, 30 states now outlaw the practice of filing exploitative real estate fee agreements in property records. —

Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 2 July 2024 Pearlman’s contracts with the bands were notoriously exploitative. —

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