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Wordabulary

inhumane

Pronunciation
Adjective B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

Extremely cruel and lacking any care for people's suffering.

"Critics called the prison's conditions inhumane."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

humane compassionate

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Which word fits the gap? "Critics called the prison's conditions _____."

Answer: inhumane

In your own words, what does "inhumane" mean?

Extremely cruel and lacking any care for people's suffering.

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