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- [in-hyoo-meyn or, often, -yoo-]
- /ˌɪn hyuˈmeɪn or, often, -yu-/
- /ˌɪn.hjʊˈmeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-hyoo-meyn or, often, -yoo-]
- /ˌɪn hyuˈmeɪn or, often, -yu-/
Definitions of inhumane word
- adjective inhumane not humane; lacking humanity, kindness, compassion, etc. 1
- noun inhumane Without compassion for misery or suffering; cruel. 1
- adjective inhumane person: lacking compassion 1
- adjective inhumane act: barbaric 1
- adjective inhumane If you describe something as inhumane, you mean that it is extremely cruel. 0
- adjective inhumane treating people in a cruel way 0
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Origin of inhumane
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 Inhumane
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inhumane 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.
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adj inhumane
- 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.
adjective inhumane
- cold-hearted — A cold-hearted person does not feel any affection or sympathy towards other people.
- appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
- crude — A crude method or measurement is not exact or detailed, but may be useful or correct in a rough, general way.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
- excruciating — Intensely painful.
Antonyms for inhumane
adj inhumane
- 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.
adjective inhumane
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
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