inhuman

(in hyo̵̅o̅mən)

adjective

not human; esp., not having the qualities considered normal to or for human beings; unfeeling, heartless, cruel, barbarous, etc.

Origin: LME inhumayn < MFr inhumain < L inhumanus

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See inhuman in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. a. Lacking kindness, pity, or compassion; cruel. See Synonyms at cruel.
    b. Deficient in emotional warmth; cold.
  2. Not suited for human needs: an inhuman environment.
  3. Not of ordinary human form; monstrous.

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  • in·huˈman·ly adverb
  • in·huˈman·ness noun

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