inhuman
word
Definition
Describes actions or behavior that are extremely cruel, lacking kindness or compassion, and not showing human qualities.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/serious word, often used in news, legal, or moral contexts to describe extreme cruelty or a lack of empathy. Not used for minor rudeness—reserve for severe actions. Can describe people, acts, or systems.
Spanish: inhumanoPortuguese (BR): desumanoPortuguese (PT): desumanoChinese (Simplified): 不人道的 - 残忍的Chinese (Traditional): 不人道的 - 殘忍的Hindi: अमानवीयArabic: غير إنسانيBengali: অমানবিকRussian: бесчеловечныйJapanese: 非人道的 - 人間らしくないVietnamese: vô nhân đạoKorean: 비인간적인Turkish: insanlık dışı - gayriinsaniUrdu: غیر انسانیIndonesian: tidak manusiawi
Example Sentences
It is inhuman to treat prisoners badly.
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The soldiers committed inhuman acts during the war.
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The dog was rescued from inhuman conditions.
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How could anyone be so inhuman to ignore their neighbor's suffering?
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Leaving people in the cold without shelter is just inhuman.
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Her face showed an almost inhuman lack of emotion.
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