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inhuman Synonyms

Another word for inhuman

Choosing another word for inhuman depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking human qualities of compassion, mercy, or warmth; extremely cruel and brutal.

Usage Example

"The international tribunal condemned the regime for subjecting political prisoners to cruel treatment."

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cruel
brutal
barbaric
savage
Strong
heartless
merciless
ruthless
callous
cold-blooded
inhumane

• adjective (Context 2)

Not human in nature, appearance, or origin, especially in a way that seems eerie, monstrous, or otherworldly.

Usage Example

"An nonhuman shriek echoed through the dense fog, startling the hikers on the mountain trail."

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nonhuman
Strong
unearthly
otherworldly
monstrous
superhuman
alien
Weak
preternatural

Opposites of inhuman

The opposite of inhuman shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

human
humane
compassionate
merciful
mortal
kind
benevolent
sympathetic
See all opposites of inhuman

• Nearby Words

inhospitable
inhospitably
inhospitality
inhuman
inhumane
inhumanely
inhumanity

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Inhuman. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/inhuman
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