inhumanity

/ˌˈɪn(h)juˌmænədi/
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Other forms: inhumanities

Definitions of inhumanity
  1. noun
    the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
    synonyms: inhumaneness
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    atrociousness, atrocity, barbarity, barbarousness, heinousness
    the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
    bestiality
    the stupid brutal quality of a beast
    mercilessness, unmercifulness
    inhumaneness evidenced by an unwillingness to be kind or forgiving
    pitilessness, ruthlessness
    mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity
    inexorability, inexorableness, relentlessness
    mercilessness characterized by an unwillingness to relent or let up
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    quality
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  2. noun
    an act of atrocious cruelty
    synonyms: atrocity
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    barbarism, barbarity, brutality, savagery
    a brutal barbarous savage act
    outrage
    a wantonly cruel act
    enormity
    an act of extreme wickedness
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    cruelty, inhuman treatment
    a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
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