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inhuman

/ɪnˈhjuː.mən/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ɪnˈhjuː.mən/

Describes something lacking the qualities considered human, especially compassion, kindness, or emotion; extremely cruel, brutal, or unnatural.

ruОписывает то, что лишено качеств, считающихся человеческими, особенно сострадания, доброты или эмоций; чрезвычайно жестокий, грубый или неестественный.esDescribe algo que carece de cualidades consideradas humanas, especialmente compasión, bondad o emoción; extremadamente cruel, brutal o antinatural.frQualifie ce qui est dépourvu des qualités considérées comme humaines, notamment la compassion, la bonté ou l'émotion ; extrêmement cruel, brutal ou contre nature.deBeschreibt etwas, das der menschlichen Eigenschaften beraubt ist, insbesondere Mitgefühl, Güte oder Emotionen; äußerst grausam, roh oder unnatürlich.ptDescreve aquilo que é desprovido de qualidades consideradas humanas, especialmente compaixão, bondade ou emoções; extremamente cruel, brutal ou desumano.zh形容缺乏人所应有的人性品质,尤指缺乏同情心、善良或情感,极其残忍、粗暴或不自然。arيصف ما يفتقر إلى الصفات الإنسانية كالرحمة واللطف والعاطفة، أو ما يتصف بقسوة متناهية ووحشية وغير طبيعية.

  1. Lacking human compassion B2 formal

    Showing no compassion, pity, or human feeling; cruel and unfeeling.

    • The treatment of prisoners was absolutely inhuman.
    • His inhuman response to their suffering shocked everyone.
    • The dictator's inhuman orders led to widespread suffering.
    • Such an inhuman act cannot be forgiven.

    ruБесчеловечныйesinhumano, cruelfrinhumaindeUnmenschlichptDesumanozh无人性的arغير إنساني

    Synonyms: barbarousbrutalcallouscold-bloodedcruelhardheartedheartlessinhumanemercilesspitilesssavageunfeeling

    Antonyms: compassionatehumanekindmercifulsympathetictender

  2. Resembling something nonhuman B2 formal

    Belonging to or resembling a being or thing that is not human, often in appearance or behavior.

    • The creature had an inhuman howl that echoed through the night.
    • His strength seemed almost inhuman.
    • The robot's movements were eerily inhuman.
    • She had an inhuman ability to hold her breath underwater.

    ruНечеловеческийesno humanofrnon humain / inhumain (aspect)deUnmenschlichptInumanozh非人的arغير إنساني

    Synonyms: animalisticbeastlybestialmonstrousnonhumanunhuman

    Antonyms: humanhumanlike

  • more inhuman comparative form
  • most inhuman superlative form