Basic Details
Word: Inhumane
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Cruel and not caring about the pain or suffering of others.
Synonyms: Cruel, heartless, brutal
Antonyms: Compassionate, kind, humane
Idioms and Phrases
- Throw someone to the lions: To put someone in a tough or dangerous situation without support. Example: "He felt like they were throwing him to the lions by making him give a speech without any help."
- Walking on thin ice: To be in a risky or uncertain situation. Example: "After his inhumane comments, he was walking on thin ice with his friends."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The inhumane treatment of animals in some places raises serious ethical concerns.
Example 2: Many people protested against the inhumane conditions in the detention centre.
Example 3: It is inhumane to ignore the suffering of those in need during difficult times.
Fun Fact
The word "inhumane" comes from the Latin word "inhumanus," where "in-" means 'not' and "humanus" means 'human'; thus, it literally means 'not human' and is used to describe actions that are not associated with humane or compassionate behaviour.
Famous Quote
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "inhumane" mean?
a) Very friendly
b) Cruel and unkind
c) Always happy
d) Silent
Answer: b) Cruel and unkind
2. Which of these is a synonym for "inhumane"?
a) Compassionate
b) Cruel
c) Kind
d) Gentle
Answer: b) Cruel
3. What is the opposite of "inhumane"?
a) Cruel
b) Heartless
c) Kind
d) Brutal
Answer: c) Kind
4. Which sentence uses "inhumane" correctly?
a) It was inhumane to throw a birthday party.
b) The inhumane actions of the character made the story very sad.
c) She was inhumane by sharing all her toys.
d) He wore an inhumane hat.
Answer: b) The inhumane actions of the character made the story very sad.
5. Which idiom means being at risk of bad consequences related to "inhumane" behaviour?
a) Walking on thin ice
b) Throw someone to the lions
c) The ball is in your court
d) Hit the nail on the head
Answer: a) Walking on thin ice
