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inhumane

[in-hyoo-meyn, -yoo-] / ˌɪn hyuˈmeɪn, -yu- /
ADJECTIVE
not humane; brutal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brutal cold-blooded cruel heartless merciless pitiless remorseless ruthless uncompassionate unfeeling unsympathetic
STRONG
barbaric vicious
WEAK
barbarous fierce implacable malicious malign mean relentless unkind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compassionate humane
STRONG
kind

Example Sentences

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One point that Trump officials, lawmakers and advocates for Afghan allies agree on: Keeping Afghans trapped in Camp As Sayliyah in perpetuity is inhumane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"Any war fought without limits is incompatible with the law. It is indefensible, inhumane and devastating for entire populations."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The lawmakers worry that the rush to build the facilities could “exacerbate” the same inhumane conditions at some ICE centers.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

"They have not been tortured. They have not suffered any inhumane treatment since they were captured."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The structure they created formed the basis of one of the harshest, most inhumane societies the world has ever known.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela