Definition of INHUMANE

inhumane

Meanings

Adjective

  • lacking and reflecting lack of pity or compassion
    • "humans are innately inhumane; this explains much of the misery and suffering in the world"
    • "biological weapons are considered too inhumane to be used"

Adj

  • Alternative form of inhuman: lacking pity or compassion for misery and suffering; cruel, unkind.

Origin / Etymology

Originally a variant spelling and pronunciation of inhuman, ultimately from Latin inhūmānus; it appears to have died out 17c. but returned c. 1822, probably a reformation as a negative of humane from in- + humane.

Synonyms

nonhumane

Antonyms

humane

Scrabble Score: 13

inhumane is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
inhumane is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inhumane is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

inhumane is a valid Words With Friends word