inhumane

[ in-hyoo-meynor, often, -yoo- ]

adjective

1. not humane; lacking humanity, kindness, compassion, etc.

Other Words From

• inhu·manely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inhumane¹

1590–1600; variant of inhuman; in- ³, humane

Example Sentences

Homeless advocates, who have fought for decades to remove the stigma around people who lack a place to live, are bracing for a multi-pronged battle against policies they deem inhumane.

From Los Angeles Times

“The victims were forced, including through acts of violence, to work hours that were physically and psychologically unbearable…and to live in inhumane conditions, under permanent surveillance.”

From BBC

President Joe Biden had called the programme "inhumane" and tried to end it on his first day in office, but faced legal challenges.

From BBC

A Times investigation of California’s underground puppy resale market “raises serious alarms about the inhumane treatment of pets,” Gov. Newsom’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times

She was sick of battling supervisors and community activists who disparaged her tactics as inhumane and short-sighted when she called for giving police more authority to disperse homeless people and arrest drug users.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• brutal
• cold-blooded
• cruel
• heartless
• merciless
• pitiless
• remorseless
• ruthless
• uncompassionate
• unfeeling
• unsympathetic