inhumane
/ˌɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin-(ˌ)hyü-ˈmān -(ˌ)yü-/ (ame, mw)
inhumane — 形容詞
- inhumanepositive
- more inhumanecomparative
- most inhumanesuperlative
1. showing a complete lack of kindness toward people or animals, causing them unnec
不人道
殘酷且缺乏人性的
showing a complete lack of kindness toward people or animals, causing them unnecessary pain or suffering
The farm was shut down after inspectors found inhumane conditions in the livestock sheds.
稽查員發現牲畜棚內有不人道的環境後，該農場遭到勒令關閉。
collocation: inhumane conditions
Rosa called the new immigration policy inhumane because it separated children from their parents.
Rosa 稱新移民政策不人道，因為它將兒童與父母分開。
call + noun + adjective
Vikram could not believe the inhumane working hours the textile factory demanded of its staff.
Vikram 無法相信紡織廠要求員工的那種不人道的工作時數。
The court ruled that keeping prisoners in tiny concrete cells for years was inhumane treatment.
法院裁定將囚犯長期關在狹小水泥牢房中，是不人道的待遇。
Lucia signed a petition against the inhumane practice of keeping wild animals in tiny cages.
Lucia 簽署了一份請願書，反對將野生動物關在狹小籠子裡的不人道做法。
- cruel
broader term that can describe people or actions; inhumane specifically suggests a lack of basic human decency
- brutal
emphasizes physical violence; inhumane can also apply to neglect or harsh systems without physical force
- heartless
focuses on emotional coldness; inhumane is more about causing suffering than lacking feeling
- barbaric
suggests primitive savagery; inhumane is broader and less extreme in connotation
- humane
showing kindness and care toward people or animals
- compassionate
emphasizes concern for others' suffering
- kind
general term; more basic level A1 word for gentle and caring behaviour
用法筆記
Inhumane typically describes systems, conditions, or practices rather than individual people as permanent character traits. It is common in discussions of animal welfare, prison reform, labour rights, and immigration policy.