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

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The complaint from the NLRB could eventually bring more transparency to an industry that can be exploitative, Cathy Creighton, director of Cornell University’s Industrial and Labor Relations Buffalo Co-Lab, said to CNN. —

Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 The shows were known for being exploitative and sensational toward Native Americans, who were sometimes involved in the production. —

Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024 Victims of an exploitative system, Ann teams up with her loyal granddaughter to fight for freedom and seek revenge. —

Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 What prevents Blacula from being pure exploitative schlock is the undeniable sense of dignity William Marshall gives the titular vampire, Prince Mamuwalde. —

James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exploitative