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/ɪnˈhjuːmən/ · in·hu·man
adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to inhumanity; showing cruel, callous, or barbaric behavior. The inhuman treatment of the refugees drew condemnation from human‑rights groups.
  2. Lacking human qualities; alien, monstrous, or mechanical. The robot's inhuman strength allowed it to lift the car with ease.
noun
  1. A being or entity that is devoid of human qualities; something monstrous or cruel. In the horror story, the creature was described as an inhuman that fed on fear.
Did you know? Shakespeare used the word in King Lear (Act I, Scene 4) to describe the ‘inhuman’ cruelty of the storm, illustrating its early literary presence.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026