Inhuman and Merciful

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Inhuman adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

Usage example: an inhuman indifference to the sufferings of other human beings

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Merciful is an antonym for inhuman in topics: cruel, animal.

Merciful adjective - Showing or giving mercy.

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Inhuman is an antonym for merciful.

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