inhumanity
noun
in·hu·man·i·ty
ˌin-(ˌ)hyü-ˈma-nə-tē 
-(ˌ)yü-
plural inhumanities
1
a
: the quality or state of being cruel or barbarous
b
: a cruel or barbarous act
2
: absence of warmth or geniality : impersonality
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man's inhumanity to man has been a recurring theme in human history
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Aside from the negative impact to the Everglades of housing thousands of people there, and trucking supplies in and out, there’s the inhumanity of it.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2025
The show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, has spoken movingly of his mixed feelings about the way his brutal satire of late-stage capitalism’s rapacious inhumanity has resonated so deeply with viewers around the world.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Host Andrew Zimmern broke from his teleprompter script to decry the inhumanity of ICE raids.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Another recurring theme in this episode was Lois’ inhumanity.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2025
The show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, has spoken movingly of his mixed feelings about the way his brutal satire of late-stage capitalism’s rapacious inhumanity has resonated so deeply with viewers around the world.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Host Andrew Zimmern broke from his teleprompter script to decry the inhumanity of ICE raids.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Another recurring theme in this episode was Lois’ inhumanity.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Inhumanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhumanity. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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inhumanity
noun
in·hu·man·i·ty
ˌin-(ˌ)hyü-ˈman-ət-ē
-(ˌ)yü-
plural inhumanities
: a cruel or barbarous act or attitude
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