inhumanely
|in-hu-mane-ly|
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/ˌɪn.hjuːˈmeɪn/
(inhumane)
lacking compassion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inhumane' originates from Old French 'inhumain' and ultimately from Latin 'inhumanus', where the prefix 'in-' meant 'not' and 'humanus' meant 'human'.
Historical Evolution
'inhumane' changed from Old French word 'inhumain' and eventually became the modern English word 'inhumane'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not human' or 'lacking human qualities', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cruel or lacking compassion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a cruel, brutal, or lacking-compassion way; without regard for human suffering or dignity.
The prisoners were treated inhumanely by their captors.
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Last updated: 2025/12/01 09:38