CEFR B2

inhumanity

noun

Meaning

Cruel and violent behavior that is not typical of or appropriate for a human being.

Examples

The report detailed the inhumanity of the regime.
He was shocked by the sheer inhumanity of the crime.

Synonyms: cruelty, barbarity, atrocity, sadism

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inhumanity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪn.hjuːˈmæn.ə.ti/

Definition

Cruel and violent behavior that is not typical of or appropriate for a human being.

Examples

The report detailed the inhumanity of the regime.
He was shocked by the sheer inhumanity of the crime.
There are many examples of inhumanity throughout history.

Synonyms of inhumanity

Words with a similar meaning to inhumanity:

cruelty
barbarity
atrocity
sadism

Antonyms of inhumanity

Words with the opposite meaning to inhumanity:

humanity
kindness
compassion

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