How to Pronounce "exploitive"
word
ɛksˈpɫɔɪtɪv/, /ɪksˈpɫɔɪtɪv
ik-SPLOY-tiv
ɛksplˈɔɪtɪv
ek-SPLOY-tiv
Definition
Describes someone or something that takes unfair advantage of others for personal benefit, often caring little about the harm caused.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛksˈpɫɔɪtɪv/, /ɪksˈpɫɔɪtɪv
British English
ɛksplˈɔɪtɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPLOY-tiv
UK
ek-SPLOY-tiv
Listen in Context
That company has exploitive policies toward its workers.
Many see child labor as exploitive.
An exploitive friend only calls when they need something.
Some reality TV shows have become more exploitive over time, focusing on embarrassing the participants.