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Inhuman

adjective
/ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Meaning

lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage
lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel or barbaric

Example Sentences

The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.

The prisoners were kept in inhuman conditions.

Example Expressions

inhuman treatment

Synonyms

cruel, brutal, heartless, merciless, savage, barbaric
Entry 1
cruel, brutal, heartless, merciless, savage
Entry 2
cruel, brutal, merciless, savage, barbaric

Antonyms

humane, compassionate, kind, merciful, gentle
Entry 1
humane, compassionate, kind, merciful, gentle
Entry 2
humane, compassionate, kind

Collocations

inhuman treatment, inhuman conditions, inhuman behavior, inhuman acts
Entry 1
inhuman treatment, inhuman conditions, inhuman behavior
Entry 2
inhuman treatment, inhuman conditions, inhuman acts, inhuman behavior

Related Vocabularies

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
qualified; suitable; having the right to do something
highest in position or rank

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