Exploitative (Adjective)
Meaning
Tending to exploit or make use of.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's business model was criticized for being exploitative, taking advantage of its workers' desperation for low wages and long hours.
- Her exploitative behavior towards her friends was starting to wear thin, as they realized she only reached out when she needed something.
- The documentary exposed the exploitative practices of the fashion industry, revealing the poor working conditions and low pay of garment workers.
- The new law aimed to prevent exploitative lending practices by capping interest rates and requiring lenders to clearly disclose terms.
- The artist's use of cultural symbols was seen as exploitative by some, who felt that she was profiting from the cultural heritage of others without proper understanding or respect.