Inhumane
/ˌɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of inhuman: lacking pity or compassion for misery and suffering; cruel, unkind. alt-of, alternative
"Herein thou haſt done good ſeruice to thy country: VVere all inhumaine ſlaues ſo ſerued as he, England would be ciuill, and from all ſuch dealings free."
Adjective
- 1 lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion wordnet
Example
More examples"What is more inhumane than human sacrifice?"
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.