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What is another word for Inhumanity? – 158 Inhumanity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    cruelty brutality savagery barbarity ruthlessness mercilessness heartlessness callousness indifference insensitivity harshness fierceness ferocity violence atrocity abomination monstrosity horror outrage evil wickedness malevolence malice nastiness meanness viciousness iniquity injustice oppression tyranny despotism cruelty inhumaneness

    Meaning of Inhumanity

    The quality of being cruel or lacking in humane qualities.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being cruel or lacking in humane qualities, especially in treatment of other people.
    • * A cruel or inhumane act.

    Etymology of Inhumanity

    The word "inhumanity" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French "inhumanité", which is itself derived from the Latin "inhumanitas", meaning "lack of human feeling".
    Historically, the term has been used to describe acts or behaviors that are considered to be without compassion, pity, or kindness, often implying a lack of empathy or a failure to recognize the humanity in others.

    Example Uses

    • The inhumanity of the slave trade is a dark stain on human history.
    • * The refugees were subjected to inhumanity and cruelty by the armed groups.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humanity kindness compassion empathy sympathy pity mercy gentleness benevolence charity generosity altruism selflessness tenderness solicitude concern care consideration thoughtfulness decency goodness virtue morality ethics principles values integrity honor respect dignity

    Related Nouns

    cruelty brutality savagery barbarity atrocity evil wickedness malevolence malice nastiness meanness viciousness iniquity injustice oppression tyranny despotism suffering pain anguish agony torment torture abuse mistreatment exploitation persecution violence bloodshed carnage massacre genocide holocaust

    Related Verbs

    brutalize savage torment torture abuse mistreat exploit persecute oppress tyrannize desecrate devastate ravage destroy annihilate exterminate massacre slaughter butcher kill murder maim injure harm hurt wound damage cripple debilitate

    Related Adjectives

    cruel brutal savage barbaric inhumane heartless callous indifferent insensitive harsh fierce ferocious vicious nasty mean malicious evil wicked iniquitous unjust oppressive tyrannical despotic violent bloody carnal bloodthirsty merciless ruthless pitiless relentless unrelenting unremitting