humane (Meaning)
humane (a)
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
humane (s)
showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement
humane (a.)
Pertaining to man; human.
Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.
Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.
Synonyms & Antonyms of humane
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- unsympathetic
- inhumane
- heartless
- sadistic
- insensate
- brute
- brute
- bestial
- cruel
- pitiless
- brutal
- callous
- atrocious
- callous
- merciless
- vicious
- atrocious
- ruthless
- pitiless
- heartless
- brutish
- inhumane
- cruel
- barbarous
- barbarous
- unfeeling
- savage
- truculent
- inhuman
- unkind
- unfeeling
- fiendish
- brutal
- savage
- inhuman
- unsympathetic
- vicious
- barbaric
- brutish
- unkind
- bestial
- ruthless
- sadistic
- merciless
- barbaric
- insensate
- fiendish
- truculent
Synonyms:
- sweet
- kindhearted
- thoughtful
- warmhearted
- humanitarian
- good-hearted
- beneficent
- good
- kindly
- sympathetic
- pleasant
- nice
- benignant
- merciful
- generous
- softhearted
- gentle
- gracious
- friendly
- tender
- attentive
Antonyms:
- inconsiderate
- unsentimental
- virulent
- malevolent
- uncompassionate
- uncompassionate
- unsentimental
- thoughtless
- hard-hearted
- uncaring
- cold-blooded
- stern
- wanton
- virulent
- insensitive
- unthinking
- cold-blooded
- unkindly
- unkindly
- mean
- tough
- mean
- wanton
- malevolent
- malicious
- tough
- unthinking
- severe
- malignant
- harsh
- hard-hearted
- thoughtless
- inconsiderate
- insensitive
- severe
- stern
- harsh
- grim
- grim
- uncaring
- malicious
- malignant
Synonyms:
- noble
- solicitous
- benign
- good-tempered
- unsparing
- understanding
- brotherly
- forbearing
- tenderhearted
- munificent
- forgiving
- philanthropical
- unselfish
- warm
- affable
- good-natured
- mild
- charitable
- amicable
- soft
- philanthropic
- liberal
- comradely
- companionable
- lenient
- clement
- selfless
- magnanimous
- pitying
- tolerant
- altruistic
- genial
- cordial
- neighborly
- patient
- considerate
Antonyms:
humane Sentence Examples
- The veterinarian performed a humane euthanasia on the terminally ill pet.
- Animal welfare organizations promote humane treatment of all creatures.
- The humane trap safely captured the injured squirrel without causing further harm.
- The city implemented a comprehensive humane animal control program.
- Ethical consumers boycott products that involve inhumane practices in their manufacturing.
- Humane farming practices ensure the well-being of livestock throughout their lives.
- Veterinary students receive education on humane animal handling techniques.
- The humane society advocates for the protection of abandoned and abused animals.
- Scientists develop humane alternative methods to animal testing.
- A humane society volunteer dedicated their time to rescuing and rehabilitating stray cats.
FAQs About the word humane
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities, marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering, showing evidence of moral and intellectual adv
compassionate, kind, benevolent, sweet, kindhearted, thoughtful, warmhearted, humanitarian, good-hearted, beneficent
unsympathetic, inhumane, heartless, sadistic, insensate, brute, brute, bestial, cruel, pitiless
The veterinarian performed a humane euthanasia on the terminally ill pet.
Animal welfare organizations promote humane treatment of all creatures.
The humane trap safely captured the injured squirrel without causing further harm.
The city implemented a comprehensive humane animal control program.
