Humane and Neanderthal

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Humane adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.

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Neanderthal is an antonym for humane.

Nearby Words: humanity, human, humanely, humaneness, humanism

Neanderthal adjective - Not civilized.

Usage example: her boyfriend's Neanderthal tastes and manners were often embarrassing

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Humane is an antonym for Neanderthal.

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Neanderthal and Humane. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/humane/neanderthal

Humane & Neanderthal. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/humane/neanderthal>.

Neanderthal or Humane. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/humane/neanderthal.

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