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inhumanity

 

[ ɪnˈhjuːˈmænɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of compassion

Inhumanity refers to the quality or state of being without compassion or mercy towards others. It involves behaving in a cruel, unfeeling, or brutal manner, often resulting in harm or suffering to those affected.

Synonyms

brutality, cruelty, heartlessness

Examples of usage

  • The inhumanity of the dictator's regime shocked the world.
  • The inhumanity of the treatment towards the refugees was heartbreaking.
Context #2 | Noun

extreme cruelty

Inhumanity can also refer to extreme cruelty or barbarity in actions, showing a complete disregard for the well-being or rights of others. It is often associated with atrocities and inhumane treatment.

Synonyms

atrocity, barbarity, savagery

Examples of usage

  • The inhumanity of war knows no bounds.
  • The inhumanity of the crime left the community in shock.

Translations

Translations of the word "inhumanity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desumanidade

🇮🇳 अमानवीयता

🇩🇪 Unmenschlichkeit

🇮🇩 kemanusiaan

🇺🇦 нелюдяність

🇵🇱 nieludzkość

🇯🇵 非人間性 (hinin'ensei)

🇫🇷 inhumanité

🇪🇸 inhumanidad

🇹🇷 insanlık dışı

🇰🇷 비인간성 (biinganseong)

🇸🇦 غير إنسانية

🇨🇿 nelidskost

🇸🇰 neľudskosť

🇨🇳 非人性 (fēi rénxìng)

🇸🇮 nečlovečnost

🇮🇸 ómannúð

🇰🇿 адамгершіліксіздік

🇬🇪 არაადამიანობა

🇦🇿 qeyri-insanlıq

🇲🇽 inhumanidad

Etymology

The word 'inhumanity' originated from the Latin word 'inhumanitas', which means 'inhumanity, cruelty'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe the lack of compassion or mercy towards others. Over the centuries, it has been associated with acts of extreme cruelty, barbarity, and inhumane treatment.

See also: dehumanise, dehumanising, dehumanization, dehumanize, dehumanizing, humanitarian, humanitarians, humanity, humanization, humanize, humanizing, humankind, humans, inhuman, metahuman, subhuman, superhuman.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,922, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.