inhumanity; inhumane act
Refers to cruel, brutal, or inhumane treatment or behavior, often in contexts of war, abuse, or human rights violations.
Inhumane treatment of prisoners of war is prohibited under international law.
The dictatorial regime committed many inhumane acts.
The opposite concept: 'humanity' or 'humaneness'.
Formed from the negative prefix 非- and 人道 “humanity; humane principles,” denoting conduct contrary to humanity.