inhumanity
noun
in·hu·man·i·ty
ˌin-(ˌ)hyü-ˈma-nə-tē 
-(ˌ)yü-
plural inhumanities
1
a
: the quality or state of being cruel or barbarous
b
: a cruel or barbarous act
2
: absence of warmth or geniality : impersonality
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man's inhumanity to man has been a recurring theme in human history
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Consider artificial intelligence phone systems that only add to the frustration and inhumanity of our lives.
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
But the inhumanity this historic trail commemorates stands in stark contrast with the enduring human spirit.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
His thoughts on how to live in the world remain inspiring, even as his observations on man’s inhumanity to man and nature have been, unfortunately and increasingly, relevant in the nearly two centuries since his works were published.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But the level of violence, the level of inhumanity, the level of atrocity in Iran, is what moves me.
—Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
But the inhumanity this historic trail commemorates stands in stark contrast with the enduring human spirit.
—Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
His thoughts on how to live in the world remain inspiring, even as his observations on man’s inhumanity to man and nature have been, unfortunately and increasingly, relevant in the nearly two centuries since his works were published.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But the level of violence, the level of inhumanity, the level of atrocity in Iran, is what moves me.
—Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inhumanity
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“Inhumanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhumanity. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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inhumanity
noun
in·hu·man·i·ty
ˌin-(ˌ)hyü-ˈman-ət-ē
-(ˌ)yü-
plural inhumanities
: a cruel or barbarous act or attitude
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