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exploitative
This term carries a heavy moral weight, typically signaling a predatory relationship where a power imbalance is weaponized for gain. It suggests a parasitic dynamic where the victim is depleted or harmed while the perpetrator prospers, making it a staple in sociopolitical and ethical critiques.
In technical or industrial contexts, the word shifts toward a neutral sense of utility. Here, it describes the strategic utilization of a resource or a specific property to maximize efficiency or output, stripped of the ethical condemnation associated with human labor.
Meanings
Examples
The company was criticized for its exploitative labor practices in developing countries.
I cannot believe he is still in such an exploitative relationship.
This contract is completely exploitative and favors the employer over the worker.
The empire built its wealth on an exploitative system of forced labor.
The software uses an exploitative algorithm to maximize user engagement time.
He realized the deal was too exploitative to be legal.
Is this business model sustainable or just exploitative?