LookItUp

inhuman

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

inhuman means: Extremely cruel, with no concern for other people’s suffering.

adjective

VERY CRUELB2

Extremely cruel, with no concern for other people’s suffering.

  • The prisoners suffered inhuman treatment.
  • No one should live in such inhuman conditions.
  • The report described acts of inhuman cruelty.

Similar words: cruel, inhumane, brutal

Opposites: humane, merciful

Common phrases: inhuman treatment, inhuman conditions, inhuman cruelty

BEYOND HUMANC1

Unlike a human being, or beyond what a human being can normally do.

  • The creature had inhuman strength.
  • An inhuman scream came from the cave.
  • She worked with almost inhuman endurance.

Similar words: superhuman, nonhuman

Opposites: human

Common phrases: inhuman strength, inhuman speed, inhuman voice

Questions about inhuman

What does inhuman mean?

Extremely cruel, with no concern for other people’s suffering.

What is inhuman in other languages?

Türkçe: insanlık dışı · Español: inhumano · Français: inhumain · Deutsch: unmenschlich · Italiano: inumano · 日本語: 非人道的な

How do you pronounce inhuman?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈhjuːmən/.

How do you use inhuman in a sentence?

The prisoners suffered inhuman treatment. No one should live in such inhuman conditions.

Learn inhuman while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

inhuman in other languages

More words