Definition
characterized by a lack of compassion or disregard for the suffering of others
Pronunciation
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Part of speech
adjective
Synonyms
cruel, barbarous, savage, callous, ruthless, brutal
Antonyms
humane, compassionate, kind, merciful, benevolent
Example sentences
- The conditions in the refugee camp were inhumane and intolerable.
- The prisoner was subjected to inhumane treatment and torture.
- The act of killing innocent animals for sport is inhumane and reprehensible.
Usage
The term “inhumane” is used to describe actions or conditions that are considered cruel, barbaric, or lacking in human compassion and empathy. It is often used to describe actions or situations that are considered to be extreme and unacceptable in terms of the treatment of human beings or other living creatures. The word is used to express disapproval or condemnation of actions or conditions that are seen as cruel or lacking in human compassion
