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inhumanity

inhumanity

12 6.6
Very cruel actions that show no care for other people
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnhjuˈmænɪti/
  • NSFW
translation icon : inhumanidad
  • The inhumanity displayed during the war left a lasting scar on those affected.
  • man's inhumanity
  • inhumanity and injustice

It's about because you it's about man's inhumanity to man.

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Examples

  • There is so much evil, and horror, and betrayal, and inhumanity in this world.

  • Join our march against injustice and inhumanity.

  • You are guilty of inhumanity to your fellow man.

  • I discovered the terrible inhumanity that there is in all struggle to the death...

    Academic text (1992)
  • How could anyone experience inhumanity and simultaneously remain human?

    Academic text (1997)
  • When will we finally comprehend our inhumanity?

  • What does it say about human morality when inhumanity on such a scale can meet with such indifference?

    Academic text (1998)
  • The issue of race should not be conceived as black versus white, but as humanity versus inhumanity.

    Academic text (2018)
  • She worked here, she knew she had to speak out wherever she saw injustice and inhumanity.

  • A man called Adolph Hitler escalated the horror of war to new levels of inhumanity.

    Fiction book (1997)

Synonyms

brutality
vsinhumanity
  • Offensive
187 5.6

Very cruel and violent actions that hurt people

covers cruel behaviour generally, not only violent physical acts
atrocity
vsinhumanity
151 8.1

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

applies to cruel behaviour in general, not only shocking events
cruelty
vsinhumanity
  • NSFW
129 3.2

Actions that hurt people or animals on purpose

is broader, covering cruel behaviour and general lack of compassion
barbarism
vsinhumanity
13 8.0

A very cruel act that hurts or kills many people

is wider, including ongoing cruel behaviour and lack of compassion
ruthlessness
vsinhumanity
9 7.3

To show no pity or kindness to reach a goal

is wider, describing cruel behaviour not limited to goal pursuit
harshness
vsinhumanity
6 4.1

Very severe or unkind treatment that causes harm

focuses on cruel behaviour and absence of compassion rather than severity alone
barbarity
vsinhumanity
6 8.4

Very cruel and violent behavior that hurts people

is similar but can include nonviolent lack of compassion as well
maltreatment
vsinhumanity
  • NSFW
4 7.0

Cruel treatment that hurts people or animals physically and emotionally

is more general, stressing lack of compassion rather than harm detail
ill-treatment
vsinhumanity
  • NSFW
3 6.4

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

can mean single acts of cruelty as well as ongoing behaviour
unkindness
vsinhumanity
3 4.1

Lack of care for other people

is stronger, involving cruel acts and a great lack of compassion
inhuman treatment
vsinhumanity
  • Offensive
1 8.3

An act that causes someone great pain and suffering on purpose

is broader, covering any cruel behaviour or lack of compassion
cruelness
vsinhumanity
1 4.5

Wanting to hurt or make others suffer

emphasizes behaviour and overall lack of compassion rather than inclination
inhumanism
vsinhumanity
  • NSFW
9.8

Very cruel treatment that ignores people's feelings and rights

focuses on cruel behaviour or a great lack of compassion
inhumaneness
vsinhumanity
  • NSFW
8.8

Lack of pity or care for other people

refers more to cruel acts and behaviour rather than only a quality
barbarousness
vsinhumanity
9.5

A very cruel way of behaving that shows no kindness

focuses more on specific cruel acts and general lack of compassion
atrociousness
vsinhumanity
8.8

Very cruel actions that shock people

is the general term for cruel behaviour and lack of compassion
ill-usage
vsinhumanity
  • NSFW
9.9

Cruel treatment of people or animals

includes cruel acts more broadly beyond treatment situations

Antonyms

297 1.0

Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people

127 3.4

Being kind and caring to other people

How Cruel

atrocity
151 8.1
brutality
  • Offensive
187 5.6
inhumanity
  • NSFW
12 6.6
cruelty
  • NSFW
129 3.2
unkindness
3 4.1

Surface Forms

inhumanity singular
inhumanities plural

Morphology

inhumanity = inhuman (semi-transparent) = in + human + ity

The noun is a regular abstract-quality formation from the adjective 'inhuman'.

Etymology

The word inhumanity has in- at the start meaning 'not' and humanity meaning 'the kindness and qualities of people', so it literally says 'not human'. That image helps explain why inhumanity means very cruel behaviour or a great lack of compassion.