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- \ik-ˈsplȯi-tə-tiv, ek-ˌsplȯi-\
- /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tə.tɪv/
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- \ik-ˈsplȯi-tə-tiv, ek-ˌsplȯi-\
Definitions of exploitative word
- noun exploitative In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something. 1
- adjective exploitative taking selfish advantage 1
- adjective exploitative If you describe something as exploitative, you disapprove of it because it treats people unfairly by using their work or ideas for its own advantage, and giving them very little in return. 0
- abbreviation EXPLOITATIVE exploiting 0
- adjective exploitative of exploitation 0
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Parts of speech for Exploitative
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exploitative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for exploitative
adjective exploitative
- unfair — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- unequal — not equal; not of the same quantity, quality, value, rank, ability, etc.: People are unequal in their capacities.
- abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
- manipulative — influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for one’s own purposes: a manipulative boss.
- immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
Antonyms for exploitative
adjective exploitative
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
- decent — Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- ethical — Of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
- frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
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