Inhumanity Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnhjuˈmænəti
in-hyoo-MAN-uh-tee
ɪnhjuːmˈænɪti
in-hyoo-MAN-i-tee
Definition
Extreme cruelty or lack of kindness and compassion, especially towards other people.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in contexts discussing war, crime, or history. It typically refers to severe acts of cruelty, not minor unkindness. Common collocations: 'acts of inhumanity', 'the inhumanity of war'. Often contrasted with 'humanity' (kindness, compassion).
Spanish: inhumanidad - crueldad extremaPortuguese (BR): desumanidade - crueldade extremaPortuguese (PT): desumanidade - crueldade extremaChinese (Simplified): 非人性 - 残忍Chinese (Traditional): 非人性 - 殘忍Hindi: निर्दयता - अमानवीयताArabic: اللا إنسانية - قسوة شديدةBengali: অমানবিকতা - নিষ্ঠুরতাRussian: бесчеловечностьJapanese: 非人道性 - 非人間性Vietnamese: sự vô nhân đạoKorean: 비인간성 - 비인도성Turkish: insanlık dışılık - insanlıktan uzaklıkUrdu: غیر انسانیّتIndonesian: ketidakmanusiawian - sifat tidak berperikemanusiaan
Example Sentences
The movies showed the inhumanity of war.
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Many people were shocked by the inhumanity in the news.
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They suffered from the inhumanity of their captors.
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He couldn't believe the inhumanity he witnessed during the conflict.
natural
The world must not ignore such inhumanity.
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Seeing the inhumanity on display, she vowed to help the victims.
natural