inhumane

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion

Etymology

Originally a variant spelling and pronunciation of inhuman, ultimately from Latin inhūmānus; it appears to have died out 17c. but returned c. 1822, probably a reformation as a negative of humane from in- + humane.

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Semantic network

Similar
beastly, barbarous, cold, cannibalic
Opposite (antonyms)
humane

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