English Dictionary
Definition of “inhuman”
inhuman (ɪnˈhjuːmən
)
Definitions
adjective
- Also inhumanelacking humane feelings, such as sympathy, understanding, etc; cruel; brutal
- not human
Alternative Forms
ˌinhuˈmanely adverb inˈhumanly adverb inˈhumanness noun
Synonyms
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cruel,
savage,
brutal,
vicious,
ruthless,
barbaric,
heartless,
merciless,
diabolical,
cold-blooded,
remorseless,
barbarous,
fiendish,
pitiless,
unfeeling,
bestial,
Usage examples
There was simply no reaction at all, perhaps only a further deepening of the inhuman eyes.
Heller, Keith, Man's Loving Family (1986)The twin killings in Jehanabad recently are examples of how inhuman it can be.
India Today (1999)They haven't got adequate words in any human dictionary of any language to condemn such an inhuman act.
Samachar (2004)Al-Qaeda are inhuman barbarians who are terrorising the world.
Sun, News of the World (2004)Looking back, I cannot believe how we could have been so cruel, so merciless, so inhuman.
Sun Shuyun, 10,000 MILES WITHOUT A CLOUD (2003)
