exploitative
ˈɛksplɔɪˌteɪtɪv
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Definition of exploitative - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
related to exploitationrelated to the act of exploiting resources or people
  • The exploitative nature of the industry was evident.
manipulative opportunistic
2.
ethicstaking unfair advantage of others for personal gain
  • The company faced criticism for its exploitative labor practices.
manipulative opportunistic
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Origin of exploitative

Latin, ex- (out) + plicare (to fold)

Terms with exploitative included in their meaning

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exploitative
harmfully exploiting others for personal gain
exploitative
act of seeking profit from others' misfortune
exploitative offer
make an offer below true value to exploit desperation
worker abuse
workers subjected to exploitative working conditions
exploitative workplace
factory where workers labor under poor conditions for low pay
exploitative work
employment of children in any work that deprives them of their childhood
exploitative behavior
attach to someone to take advantage or drain resources
exploitative
exploiting a situation for personal gain

Examples of exploitative in a sentence

  • Many workers suffered under the exploitative conditions.
  • Their exploitative tactics were condemned by the community.
  • The film industry is often criticized for exploitative contracts.

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  1. French:exploiteur, abusif, ...
  2. German:ausbeuterisch, ...
  3. Italian:sfruttatrice, ...
  4. Spanish:explotador, ...
  5. Portuguese:explorador, abusivo, ...
  6. Chinese:剥削的, 利用他人的, ...
  7. Japanese:搾取的な, 不当利用の, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتِغْلَالِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נַצְלָנִי, עוֹשֵׁק, ...
  10. Russian:эксплуататорский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:експлуататорський, ...
  12. Hindi:शोषणकारी, शोषक, ...
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