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   inhuman

   /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

   adjective

   • 1. lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel and barbaric: "the inhuman treatment meted out to political prisoners" Similar cruelharshinhumanebrutalcalloussadisticseveresavageviciousbarbaricbarbarousbestialmonstrousfiendishdiabolicalevilwickedheinousmercilessruthlesspitilessunpityingremorselesscold-bloodedheartlesshard-heartedstone-heartedwith a heart of stoneunforgivingunkindunkindlyinconsiderateunsympatheticunfeelinguncaringinformal:hard-boiledhard-nosedinformal, dated:beastlyarchaic:dastardlysanguinaryrare:egregiousflagitiousOpposite humanecompassionate
   • 2. not human in nature or character: "the inhuman scale of the dinosaurs" Similar non-humannon-mortalmonstrousdevilishdemonicdemoniacghostlysubhumananimalstrangeoddbizarreunearthlyOpposite human

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally as inhumane): from Latin inhumanus, from in- ‘not’ + humanus (see human).

   Derivatives

   • 1. inhumanly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINHUMAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Inhuman means extremely cruel or not human in an unusual or frightening way. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms and usage of inhuman with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     inhuman. adjective. us / ɪnˈhjuː.mən / uk / ɪnˈhjuː.mən /...

   • Znaczenie Inhuman, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     INHUMAN definicja: 1. extremely cruel: 2. not human in an...

   • Traditional

     INHUMAN translate: 殘暴的;無人性的;非人的, 非人類的;超人的. Learn more in the...

   • Inhuman: French Translation

     inhuman translate: inhumain. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Inhuman: Thai Translation

     inhuman translate: โหดร้าย. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Inhuman: Portuguese Translation

     inhuman translate: desumano. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Learn the meaning of inhuman, an adjective that describes something or someone that lacks pity, kindness, or mercy, or that is not fit for human needs. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   Inhuman means lacking human qualities or feelings, or not suited for human beings. It can also mean not human. See synonyms, derived forms, word history, and example sentences of inhuman.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINHUMAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of inhuman, an adjective that describes something or someone that is extremely cruel or not human. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and word origin of inhuman.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinhuman adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Inhuman means not showing sympathy or kind feelings for people who are suffering, or not human or produced by a human. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINHUMAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Inhuman means extremely cruel or not human in an unusual or frightening way. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms and usage of inhuman with examples from various sources.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inhumanInhuman - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When people talk about inhuman things, they're usually not talking about dogs or Martians — beings that are literally not human. Rather, this word involves humans who show no regard for their fellow humans. Murdering another person is an inhuman act; slavery is an inhuman institution.