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inhuman

adjectivegeneral usecommon/dɨzuˈmɐnu/des·u·ma·no

Definition

1

Lacking human qualities of compassion, mercy, or kindness; cruel, brutal.

Usage examples

“The prisoners suffered inhuman treatment.”
“Such an inhuman act shocked the world.”

Common combinations

inhuman conditionsinhuman treatmentinhuman actinhuman behavior