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inhumanism

inhumanism

9.8
Very cruel treatment that ignores people's feelings and rights
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈhjuːmənɪzəm/
  • NSFW
translation icon : inhumanidad
  • The inhumanism displayed during the war shocked the entire world.

Examples

  • Many activists spoke out against the inhumanism shown in the treatment of refugees.

  • The novel explores the consequences of inhumanism in a society that has lost empathy.

  • The documentary exposed the inhumanism of the regime's actions against its citizens.

  • Many writers criticize the inhumanism of modern society.

  • The documentary exposed the inhumanism of the regime's actions against its citizens.

  • Many activists spoke out against the inhumanism shown in the treatment of refugees.

  • The novel explores the consequences of inhumanism in a society that has lost empathy.

Synonyms

brutality
vsinhumanism
  • Offensive
187 5.6

Very cruel and violent actions that hurt people

focuses more on the general absence of compassion rather than violent acts
atrocity
vsinhumanism
151 8.1

A very cruel or violent act that shocks people, often against innocent people

is broader, covering extreme cruelty or ongoing lack of compassion
cruelty
vsinhumanism
  • NSFW
129 3.2

Actions that hurt people or animals on purpose

is broader, stressing extreme dehumanising treatment rather than general harm
barbarism
vsinhumanism
13 8.0

A very cruel act that hurts or kills many people

is the general notion of extreme cruelty and treating people as less
inhumanity
vsinhumanism
  • NSFW
12 6.6

Very cruel actions that show no care for other people

is the same idea but framed as a broad abstract condition
ruthlessness
vsinhumanism
9 7.3

To show no pity or kindness to reach a goal

is broader, covering any extreme cruelty not only goal driven actions
barbarity
vsinhumanism
6 8.4

Very cruel and violent behavior that hurts people

covers similar cruelty but also the wider idea of dehumanising others
ill-treatment
vsinhumanism
  • NSFW
3 6.4

Cruel treatment of a person or animal, often over a long time

is a general term for extreme cruelty, not limited to prolonged cases
unkindness
vsinhumanism
3 4.1

Lack of care for other people

is a much stronger concept focusing on extreme cruelty and dehumanisation
inhuman treatment
vsinhumanism
  • Offensive
1 8.3

An act that causes someone great pain and suffering on purpose

is the general condition describing extreme cruelty rather than a single act
cruelness
vsinhumanism
1 4.5

Wanting to hurt or make others suffer

is the wider concept highlighting severe lack of compassion or humanity
inhumaneness
vsinhumanism
  • NSFW
8.8

Lack of pity or care for other people

expresses the same lack of compassion but as a broader social idea
atrociousness
vsinhumanism
8.8

Very cruel actions that shock people

is the broader state of extreme cruelty rather than a single shocking act
barbarousness
vsinhumanism
9.5

A very cruel way of behaving that shows no kindness

is the broader label for extreme cruelty and absence of compassion
pitilessness
vsinhumanism
8.3

A lack of pity or mercy for other people

is similar but emphasizes treating people as less than human overall
meanspiritedness
vsinhumanism
  • Offensive
7.9

Being unkind and cruel to other people on purpose

is stronger, referring to extreme cruelty and lack of humanity

Antonyms

423 2.7

A strong feeling of care for someone who is suffering and a wish to help them

297 1.0

Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people

How Cruel

atrocity
151 8.1
barbarity
6 8.4
inhumanism
  • NSFW
9.8
cruelty
  • NSFW
129 3.2
unkindness
3 4.1

Surface Forms

inhumanism singular
inhumanisms plural

Morphology

inhumanism = inhuman (transparent) = in + human + ism

The suffix '-ism' straightforwardly forms an abstract noun meaning the state, quality, or practice of being inhuman.

Etymology

Inhumanism puts in- 'not' before human, with -ism 'belief' or 'condition'. This makes it a word for a 'not human' attitude or way of acting, which is why it can mean extreme cruelty or a lack of compassion.