Exploitative

usgb/ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/
adjective

Taking unfair advantage of someone for one's own benefit.

The company was accused of exploitative practices towards its workers.
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  • exploitative practices
  • exploitative labor

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Disapproving

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Power Dynamics

Used in contexts where power imbalance allows for exploitation, often in workplaces or personal relationships.

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The intern felt the job was exploitative as he worked long hours with no pay.
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Negative Emotion

Carries a negative tone, implying harm or injustice towards the exploited party.

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The exploitative contract preyed on the artists' inexperience.
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Economic Injustice

Often used to describe unfair economic practices, such as low wages or poor working conditions.

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The factory's exploitative wages forced workers to live in poverty.
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