subhuman

• Bezeichnet jemanden oder etwas, das als weniger als menschlich, als entwürdigend oder barbarisch angesehen wird, oft in abwertender oder entmenschlichender Weise gebraucht.

Describes someone or something that is considered less than human, often used in a derogatory or dehumanizing manner.

1. Less than humanC1formal

   Having qualities or characteristics that are considered inferior or not worthy of a human being.

   Untermenschlich

   • The prisoners were subjected to subhuman treatment.
   • His behavior was described as subhuman by the court.
   • The regime's ideology considered certain groups subhuman.

   Synonymeanimalisticbarbaricbestialbrutalbrutishdebaseddegradedinhumansavage

   Antonymehumanhumane

2. Unfit for humansC1formal

   Describing conditions or environments that are not suitable or acceptable for human habitation or use.

   Für Menschen ungeeignet

   • The refugees were living in subhuman conditions.
   • The factory workers endured subhuman working environments.
   • The apartment was in a subhuman state of disrepair.

   Synonymedegradinginhumansqualiduninhabitableunlivable

   Antonymecivilizedfithabitablehumanelivable