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exploitative

[ik-sploi-tuh-tiv] / ɪkˈsplɔɪ tə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
exploitable
Synonyms
WEAK
credulous dupable exploitatory exploitive green gullible innocent naive susceptible trusting unsophisticated unsuspecting unsuspicious
ADJECTIVE
exploitable
Synonyms
WEAK
available doable exploitatory exploitive feasible fit functional helpful operable useful working
ADJECTIVE
unscrupulous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
corrupt crafty crooked deceitful dishonest illegal petty ruthless selfish shady shameless underhanded unethical venal
WEAK
arrant base casuistic conscienceless degraded degrading disgraceful dishonorable down and dirty improper low-down mercenary perfidious questionable recreant scandalous scheming self-seeking shifty sinister slippery sly two-faced unconscientious unconscionable underhand unfair unprincipled unworthy wicked wrongful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aboveboard decent ethical fair frank good honest honorable kind lawful moral open principled right trustworthy truthful upright
WEAK
scrupulous

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Karina also rejects the idea that commercial surrogacy is exploitative.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Then the explanation comes in, fast and practiced: The company is exploitative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

He said the original Ali Act since 2000 has protected fighters from previously rampant anti-competitive and exploitative practices by promoters.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Ride-hail drivers have long raised concerns about low wages, minimal workplace protections and exploitative practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Saidy added that the media were exploitative in publishing the most hideous of Bobby’s statements, that the press should leave him alone.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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