Exploited: meaning, definitions and examples
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exploited
[ ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪd ]
in a negative way
1. To take advantage of someone or something in an unfair or selfish way. 2. To use someone or something for your own benefit, often in a way that is unfair. 3. To make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).
Synonyms
abuse, capitalize on, manipulate, use
Examples of usage
- He felt exploited by his employer, who paid him below minimum wage.
- The company exploited the natural resources of the region for profit.
- She was exploited by the modeling agency, which demanded long hours for little pay.
Translations
Translations of the word "exploited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 explorado
🇮🇳 शोषित (shoshit)
🇩🇪 ausgebeutet
🇮🇩 dieksploitasi
🇺🇦 експлуатований
🇵🇱 wyzyskiwany
🇯🇵 搾取された (sakushisareta)
🇫🇷 exploité
🇪🇸 explotado
🇹🇷 sömürülen
🇰🇷 착취된 (chagchwidoen)
🇸🇦 مستغل (mustaghall)
🇨🇿 vykořisťovaný
🇸🇰 vykorisťovaný
🇨🇳 被剥削的 (bèi bōxuē de)
🇸🇮 izkoriščan
🇮🇸 nýtt
🇰🇿 пайдаланылған
🇬🇪 გამოყენებული (gamoyenebuli)
🇦🇿 istismar olunan
🇲🇽 explotado
Word origin
The word 'exploited' comes from the Latin word 'ex' (out) and 'plaudere' (to clap). Originally, it referred to clapping applause, but over time, it evolved to mean taking advantage of something or someone. The negative connotation of exploitation emerged in the 19th century with the rise of industrialization and worker exploitation. Today, 'exploited' is commonly used in contexts related to unfair treatment, manipulation, and abuse of power.
See also: exploit, exploitable, exploitation, exploiter, exploiters, exploiting, exploits, underexploit, underexploitation.