inhuman

in-hu-man · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel and barbaric.

  2. 2.

    Not human in nature or character.

Related words

Antonyms: compassionate, humane, kind
See also: barbaric, cruel, inhumane
Synonyms: barbarous, brutal, cruel

Etymology

From Latin inhumanus (inhuman, savage), from in- (not) + humanus (human).