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inhumane

adjective

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Meaning

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Lacking compassion, kindness, or mercy; cruel and brutal.

Example Sentence

The conditions in the prison were so inhumane that many prisoners became ill.

Usage Note

Used to describe actions, treatment, or conditions that are extremely cruel, lacking basic kindness or empathy, often involving suffering.