Definition

In a way that is cruel, brutal, or lacking compassion; not human-like in behavior or treatment.

Example

The soldiers treated the prisoners inhumanly, showing no mercy or kindness.

Conversation

Did you see how that athlete performed?

Yeah, it was like they were moving inhumanly fast!

I know, it’s almost hard to believe that's real.

Right? It's incredible what some people can achieve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inhumanly → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "human" (from Latin "humanus", meaning human or pertaining to man) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "inhumanly" describes actions or behaviors that are not characteristic of humans, often implying cruelty or lack of compassion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'human' to remember that 'inhumanly' refers to actions that are not human-like, often cruel or lacking compassion.

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