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inhuman.

Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ɪnˈhjuːmən/
  1. Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

  2. Transcending or different than what is human.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English inhumayne, from Middle French inhumain and its etymon Latin inhūmānus.

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