Exploited Moderate

Exploited has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of exploit

"The company exploited its employees by making them work excessive hours without extra pay."

In plain English: To be exploited means someone is used for their own benefit without giving fair treatment or respect back to you.

"The company was accused of exploiting its workers by forcing them to work long hours for very low pay."

Adjective

developed or used to greatest advantage

"The city has successfully exploited its natural harbor to become a major trade hub."

exploited

(of persons) taken advantage of

"after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used"

exploited ill-used put-upon used victimized victimised

Example Sentences

"The company was accused of exploiting its workers by forcing them to work long hours for very low pay." verb

"The company exploited the workers by paying them below minimum wage." verb

"He was quickly exploited by his friends when he needed money for rent." verb

"Many tourists feel that local cultures are sometimes exploited by big hotels." verb