Inhumane
/ˌɪn.hjuːˈmeɪn/noun
Lacking compassion, kindness, or consideration for others.
Did you know?The prefix 'in-' often indicates a negation, suggesting that inhumane acts strip away our very essence as human beings, linking to the occult idea of losing one's soul.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
inhumanus
“Not human, cruel, or brutal.”
Old French
Old French
inhumain
“Unkind, cruel, or lacking humanity.”
Middle English
Middle English
inhumane
“Unkind, cruel, or devoid of human qualities.”
Modern English
English
inhumane
“Marked by a lack of compassion or consideration for others.”