
Inhumanity
Emotional weight
The term 'inhumanity' often carries strong negative emotions signaling deep disapproval.

News of the famine highlighted the inhumanity of the embargo.
Serious contexts
'Inhumanity' is usually reserved for grave situations, rather than minor unkindness.

His inhumanity became evident when he ignored the victims' pleas.
Human connection
The word suggests a departure from qualities typically associated with being human.

The dictator's inhumanity was at odds with his nation's values.
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AtrocityBarbarismBrutalityCallousCrueltyRuthlessSavagery
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