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inhumanly

/ɪnˈhjuːmənli/
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Adjective:inhuman
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• adverb

1

In an extremely cruel, brutal, or merciless manner that lacks normal human compassion.

Example

"The historical records revealed that the prisoners had been treated inhumanly during the long winter."

2

To an extraordinary or unnatural degree that seems beyond normal human limits or nature.

Example

"The sprinter moved inhumanly fast across the track to break the world record."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'inhumanly' with 'inhumanely'. While both denote cruelty, 'inhumanly' can also describe something beyond human capability or unnatural in scale (e.g., 'inhumanly fast'), whereas 'inhumanely' strictly means without compassion or kindness.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the adjective 'inhuman' (from Latin 'inhumanus', meaning 'savage, uncivil, or barbaric') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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