inhumanity

Example Sentences

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When Kafka died of tuberculosis in 1924 at age 40, he was virtually unknown; by the late 1930s he was an international phenomenon, his surname a signifier of bureaucratic inhumanity and modern unease.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"It's important to participate in these things and shine a light on injustice, shine a light on inhumanity, shine a light on suffering," DiDonato said.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But it’s still a cold statement on inhumanity when Justine flees into a convenience store for safety, only for the clerk to order her back outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

Corporate inhumanity is a core feature of the “Alien” movies, but “Alien: Earth” uses a variety of faces to illustrate it.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

Please try to remember that what they believe, as well as what they do and cause you to endure, does not testify to your inferiority but to their inhumanity and fear.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin