subhuman
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7.3
- adjective
- /sʌbˈhjuːmən/
- NSFW
- In some parts of the world, many families live in subhuman conditions with limited access to clean water and food.
- subhuman conditions
- live in subhuman conditions
Examples
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The factory workers endured subhuman conditions, lacking basic sanitation and safety measures.
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But I also have compassion for the beyond-miserable conditions in prisons, and I just don't see the point in making even monsters live in subhuman conditions until they die.
Blog text (2) -
The Church has also expressed its opposition to "subhuman living conditions... and disgraceful working conditions," as they are an "insult to human dignity."
Academic text (2010) -
It is therefore a time to raise the existence of communities from a subhuman level of repression.
Academic text (1996) -
He spoke out against the subhuman treatment of refugees, calling for better living standards and support.
Synonyms
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6.0
Very cruel and not feeling pity
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5.9
Very cruel and causing pain to people or animals
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7.2
Treated as if you have no feelings or worth
Antonyms
How Humane
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subhuman comes from sub- 'under' and human, so it means 'under human'. Think of sub- like in submarine or subway, meaning 'under'; this image shows why subhuman describes living or work conditions that are below what people should accept.