Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for inhumane. Search instead for inhumanaste.
Definitions

inhumane

[in-hyoo-meyn, -yoo-] / ˌɪn hyuˈmeɪn, -yu- /
ADJECTIVE
not humane; brutal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brutal cold-blooded cruel heartless merciless pitiless remorseless ruthless uncompassionate unfeeling unsympathetic
STRONG
barbaric vicious
WEAK
barbarous fierce implacable malicious malign mean relentless unkind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compassionate humane
STRONG
kind

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The lawmakers worry that the rush to build the facilities could “exacerbate” the same inhumane conditions at some ICE centers.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

But some animal welfare campaigners said culling was inhumane and not effective in the long term.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

"What they are doing is inhumane, in recent days I no longer felt like a normal person, I felt like a criminal", says Carlos.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The lawsuit filed Monday is the second to allege inhumane conditions at an immigration detention center in California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

I found this one of the most inhumane restrictions of the prison system.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.