Inhumane Definition & Meaning

inhumane
adjective
  1. 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"

"Inhumane" in song lyrics

See how inhumane is used in real songs:

  • "Stuck in a house of pain, where living conditions are inhumane"
    Capital-X — Prison of the Mind
  • "Housed in conditions, the ASPCA would find inhumane"
    Capital-X — Redemption

Usage tips for "inhumane"

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