Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subhuman
Adjective
/sʌbˈhjuː.mən/
Definition
Referring to someone or something that is considered to be below the standards of human beings.
Examples
- His actions were so cruel that they seemed almost subhuman.
- The treatment of prisoners was described as subhuman by international observers.
Meaning
The term ‘subhuman’ suggests a lack of qualities that are typically associated with being human, often used to describe individuals or groups who are treated as if they are lesser or inferior.
Synonyms
- Inhumane
- Brutish
- Dehumanized
- Animalistic
