exploited

verb
UK: /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tɪd/
US: /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tɪd/

  1. Used someone unfairly for your own advantage.

    1. He exploited his workers by paying them very little.
    2. The company exploited a loophole in the law and avoided paying taxes, unfortunately.

  2. Made full use of a resource or situation.

    1. We exploited the sunny weather and went to the beach.
    2. The software company exploited the latest technologies to create innovative apps.

Synonyms

abused
exploited adjective

  1. Having been unfairly used for someone else's advantage.

    1. She felt exploited by her boss.
    2. The exploited workers finally decided to go on strike for better conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exploited" in English means: Used someone unfairly for your own advantage., Made full use of a resource or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "exploited" is /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tɪd/ in British English and /ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exploited": abused.

Example usage of "exploited": "He exploited his workers by paying them very little.". More examples on the page.