unhumane

/ʌnˈhjuːmeɪn, -ˈhʌ-/

Definitions

1. adjective

lacking in humanity; cruel or inhumane

“The company’s unhumane treatment of its workers led to a major scandal.”

2. adverb

in a way that is cruel or inhumane

“The manager was accused of acting unhumane towards his employees during the layoffs.”

3. noun

a lack of humanity; cruelty or inhumanity

“The unhumane conditions in the prison were exposed by a human rights group.”

Synonyms

  • brutal
  • cruel
  • inhumane

Antonyms

  • compassionate
  • humane
  • kind