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Inhuman vs. Inhumane
Inhuman
/ɪnˈhjuːmən/Examples:
His inhuman strength startled everyone around him.Her inhuman ability to work long hours amazed even the manager.Their inhuman treatment of the captives was condemned worldwide.
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Inhumane
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The inhumane treatment of animals at the factory led to protests.His inhumane actions during the war were condemned universally.The new law aims to eliminate inhumane conditions in prisons.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Inhuman describes something that is lacking human qualities or is not human at all.
- Inhumane refers to actions or behaviors that are cruel and lack compassion.
- Think of inhuman in the sense of something alien or not of human nature, like a robot.
- Inhumane is all about empathy and is used when someone or something is being cruel.
- Remember: inhuman for not like humans, inhumane for not treating humans or animals properly.
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