exploitative
adjective
ex·ploit·ative
ik-ˈsplȯi-tə-tiv 
ˈek-ˌsplȯi-
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
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Despite its source material, the book itself doesn’t feel exploitative; there’s a deep love and respect for its titular star that comes through.
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
As reported by the 2020 United Nations Common Country Analysis, structural gender inequality in tea-producing countries results in women being paid less than men for the same work and being more exposed to unsafe and exploitative conditions.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The paper says that expressing appreciation invites exploitative behavior by competitors.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The animatronic has raised ethical questions and debates on whether such creations are exploitative.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
As reported by the 2020 United Nations Common Country Analysis, structural gender inequality in tea-producing countries results in women being paid less than men for the same work and being more exposed to unsafe and exploitative conditions.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The paper says that expressing appreciation invites exploitative behavior by competitors.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The animatronic has raised ethical questions and debates on whether such creations are exploitative.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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“Exploitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exploitative. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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