Meaning & Definition of word "Inhumanity"

Inhumanity

/ɪnˈhjuː.mə.nə.ti/

noun:

  • 1. The state or quality of being cruel, brutal, or lacking compassion.
    • Example: The reports from the war zone highlighted the inhumanity faced by the refugees.
  • 2. An act or behavior that demonstrates a lack of compassion or consideration for others.
    • Example: The inhumanity of the prison conditions shocked international observers.
  • 3. Widespread cruelty or a general disregard for human life and dignity.
    • Example: His speech condemned the inhumanity of poverty affecting millions.

Etymology

From in- (not) + humanity (the quality of being human).

Common Phrases and Expressions

inhumanity of man:

refers to the cruel and brutal actions humans can perform towards one another.

demonstrate inhumanity:

to show actions that lack compassion or humanity.

inhumanity in warfare:

refers to acts of cruelty conducted during war.

Related Words

inhumane:

lacking human qualities of compassion and kindness.

humanity:

the quality of being human; kindness.

brutal:

savagely cruel; exceedingly ruthless.

Slang Meanings of inhumanity

Meaning: That was totally inhuman.

Example Sentence: The way they treated those people was totally inhuman.

Meaning: This is pure inhumanity.

Example Sentence: What happened to her is pure inhumanity; no one deserves that.