inhumanity
intermediateB2/ɪnˈhjuː.mə.nə.ti/ · in-hu-ma-ni-ty
The absence of compassion or humanity; cruel and brutal behavior towards others.
Meanings
The absence of compassion or humanity; cruel and brutal behavior towards others.
رحم دلی یا انسانیت کی کمی; دوسروں کے ساتھ ظالم اور بے رحم سلوک.
انسانیت سوزی
insaniyat sozi
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Common Collocations
- acts of inhumanity
- inhumanity towards others
- inhumanity in conflict
Example Sentences
The inhumanity displayed during the war shocked the entire world.
جنگ کے دوران دکھائی جانے والی انسانیت سوزی نے پورے عالم کو حیران کر دیا.
Jang ke doran dikhai jane wali insaniyat sozi ne pore aalam ko heran kar diya.
Acts of inhumanity are often condemned by international organizations.
انسانیت سوزی کے اعمال اکثر عالمی اداروں کی جانب سے مذمت کیے جاتے ہیں.
Insaniyat sozi ke aamal aksar aalami idaron ki janib se mazammat kiye jate hain.
She could not bear the inhumanity of the situation and decided to take action.
وہ صورتحال کی انسانیت سوزی برداشت نہیں کر سکی اور قدم اٹھانے کا فیصلہ کیا.
Woh soorat-e-haal ki insaniyat sozi bardasht nahi kar saki aur qadam uthane ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of inhuman acts as actions that are not human-like.
Imagine scenes from history where inhumanity was prevalent, such as war or oppression.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
علم کی روشنی میں انسانیت سوزی نہ ہو،۔
Ilm ki roshni mein insaniyat sozi na ho,.
In the light of knowledge, there should be no inhumanity.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بے رحمی انسانیت کی موت ہے۔
Be rehmi insaniyat ki maut hai.
Cruelty is the death of humanity.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "inhumanitas" — lack of humanity
First known use: 15th century
The term originated from Latin, combining 'in-' (not) with 'humanitas' (humanity). Its use indicates behaviors that are contrary to humane treatment.