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- [in hyoo-meyn or, often, yoo-]
- /ɪn hyuˈmeɪn or, often, yu-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in hyoo-meyn or, often, yoo-]
- /ɪn hyuˈmeɪn or, often, yu-/
Definition of in-humane word
- adjective in-humane not humane; lacking humanity, kindness, compassion, etc. 1
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Origin of in-humane
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; variant of inhuman; see in-3, humane
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Parts of speech for In-humane
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in-humane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for in-humane
adj in-humane
- barbaric — If you describe someone's behaviour as barbaric, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is extremely cruel or uncivilized.
- barbarous — If you describe something as barbarous, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is rough and uncivilized.
- bestial — If you describe behaviour or a situation as bestial, you mean that it is very unpleasant or disgusting.
- brutal — A brutal act or person is cruel and violent.
- cannibalistic — Cannibalistic people and practices are connected with cannibalism.
Antonyms for in-humane
adj in-humane
- animate — Something that is animate has life, in contrast to things like stones and machines which do not.
- sensate — perceiving or perceived through the senses.
- inoffensive — causing no harm, trouble, or annoyance: a mild, inoffensive man.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
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