Inhuman

/ɪnˈhjuːmən/ adjective

Definition

Lacking compassion or kindness; cruel and brutal, or not having human qualities.

Etymology

From Latin 'inhumanus' (not human, savage), combining the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'humanus' (human), where 'humanus' relates to 'homo' (man/mankind).

Kelly Says

Calling something 'inhuman' is actually a category error—it assumes humans are inherently compassionate, when really inhumanity comes from humans choosing cruelty, making it deeply human after all.

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