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inhumanely

/ˌɪn.hjuːˈmeɪn.li/
in · hu · mane · ly
Adjective:inhumane
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• adverb

1

In a manner that lacks compassion, mercy, or consideration for the suffering of people or animals.

Example

"The regulatory agency shut down the facility after investigators found that the livestock were being treated inhumanely."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'inhumanely' (acting without compassion or mercy toward suffering) with 'inhumanly' (exceeding normal human limits or lacking human qualities altogether).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inhumanely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inhumanely
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