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单词 inhumane
释义

inhumane

adjective

in·​hu·​mane ˌin-(ˌ)hyü-ˈmān How to pronounce inhumane (audio)
-(ˌ)yü-
: not humane : inhuman sense 1
the inhumane treatment of prisoners
inhumanely adverb

Synonyms

  • affectless
  • callous
  • case-hardened
  • cold-blooded
  • compassionless
  • desensitized
  • hard
  • hard-boiled
  • hard-hearted
  • heartless
  • indurate
  • inhuman
  • insensate
  • insensitive
  • ironhearted
  • merciless
  • obdurate
  • pachydermatous
  • pitiless
  • remorseless
  • ruthless
  • slash-and-burn
  • soulless
  • stony
  • stoney
  • stonyhearted
  • take-no-prisoners
  • thick-skinned
  • uncharitable
  • unfeeling
  • unmerciful
  • unsparing
  • unsympathetic
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Example Sentences

inhumane wardens who regularly ignored the crying children in their care an inhumane dictator who tortured and murdered thousands of his own people
Recent Examples on the Web The facility's animals faced needless suffering and inhumane treatment, the DOJ alleged in its suit. Allison Elyse Gualtieri, CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 Their combative lyrics tackled social issues, mocked the U.S. border patrol for their often inhumane treatment against immigrants, and chronicled life in between the first and developing nations. Isabela Raygoza, refinery29.com, 1 Sep. 2022 The officer told Fernandez that shooting a cat with a pellet gun was inhumane, and he could be charged with animal cruelty. Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 22 Aug. 2022 The members of Congress argued the policy was inhumane and that the government was misusing public health measures to unfairly expel migrants. Madeline Halpert, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, spurred by years of complaints and protests from former students and their descendants, found that conditions in those institutions were often inhumane. Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 26 July 2022 The difference between early colonial law and British law is made clear in the prohibition on the one hand of bodily punishments that are inhumane, barbarous, or cruel, and on the other hand, the sort of death that would be suffered by Peters. Marilynne Robinson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 The practice is opposed by the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association as inhumane, harmful and not based in scientific evidence. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 15 June 2022 Animal rights activists have long said declawing is inhumane when done solely for the benefit of humans, arguing the procedure is painful, leaves the animal defenseless and can cause other health problems. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 1 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle French inhumain & Latin inhumanus

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inhumane

adjective

in·​hu·​mane ˌin-hyü-ˈmān How to pronounce inhumane (audio)
-yü-
: not kind or humane
They protested the inhumane treatment of prisoners.

inhumane

adjective

1
as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings inhumane wardens who regularly ignored the crying children in their care

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ruthless
  • merciless
  • inhuman
  • cruel
  • oppressive
  • abusive
  • brutal
  • callous
  • heartless
  • hard
  • harsh
  • pitiless
  • compassionless
  • hateful
  • insensitive
  • stony
  • vicious
  • malicious
  • soulless
  • unfeeling
  • unmerciful
  • tough
  • unsympathetic
  • remorseless
  • uncharitable
  • obdurate
  • grim
  • insensate
  • affectless
  • unsparing
  • stern
  • desensitized
  • savage
  • severe
  • indurate
  • pachydermatous
  • uncaring
  • hard-hearted
  • thoughtless
  • mean
  • cold-blooded
  • inconsiderate
  • slash-and-burn
  • unfriendly
  • unloving
  • ironhearted
  • take-no-prisoners
  • unthinking
  • boorish
  • rough
  • barbarous
  • stonyhearted
  • thick-skinned
  • spiteful
  • ungentle
  • heedless
  • disagreeable
  • stoney
  • case-hardened
  • malevolent
  • bestial
  • virulent
  • hard-boiled
  • cold
  • brutish
  • acrimonious
  • surly
  • jackbooted
  • sledgehammer
  • heavy-handed
  • rancorous
  • ironhanded
  • austere
  • knock-down-and-drag-out
  • ironfisted
  • ill-tempered
  • hard-bitten
  • knock-down, drag-out
  • frosty
  • rough-and-tumble
  • ill-natured
  • evil-minded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • humane
  • sympathetic
  • merciful
  • compassionate
  • warm
  • charitable
  • sensitive
  • kind
  • benevolent
  • gentle
  • kindly
  • mild
  • kindhearted
  • lenient
  • warmhearted
  • indulgent
  • tender
  • benignant
  • softhearted
  • friendly
  • gracious
  • tenderhearted
  • tolerant
  • cordial
  • loving
  • affectionate
  • understanding
  • clement
  • good-natured
  • fond
  • good-tempered
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2
as in cruel
having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others an inhumane dictator who tortured and murdered thousands of his own people

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • cruel
  • brutal
  • vicious
  • savage
  • ruthless
  • barbaric
  • inhuman
  • barbarous
  • heartless
  • sadistic
  • murderous
  • merciless
  • atrocious
  • oppressive
  • brute
  • ferocious
  • harsh
  • fiendish
  • truculent
  • hateful
  • wanton
  • butcherly
  • pitiless
  • malicious
  • red in tooth and claw
  • unfeeling
  • fell
  • grim
  • bloodthirsty
  • vindictive
  • draconian
  • spiteful
  • malignant
  • cutthroat
  • sanguinary
  • malevolent
  • hard-hearted
  • malign
  • ironhearted
  • catty
  • stonyhearted
  • mean
  • nasty
  • sanguine
  • despiteful
  • draconic
  • heavy-handed
  • hardhanded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • humane
  • sympathetic
  • compassionate
  • kind
  • benign
  • warm
  • kindhearted
  • benignant
  • tenderhearted
  • merciful
  • charitable
  • lenient
  • warmhearted
  • pitying
  • good-hearted
  • tender
  • peaceful
  • peaceable
  • clement
  • pacific
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