Antihumanitarian — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌan-tē-hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən/ an·ti-hu·man·i·tar·i·an

Meaning & Definition of Antihumanitarian

Antihumanitarian (adjective)

  1. having or showing disregard for humanitarian values or human welfare

Antihumanitarian (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in uncharitable

    similar: uncharitable, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful, virulent, atrocious, barbaric, barbarous, bestial, brutal, brute, brutish, callous, cold-blooded, cruel, fiendish, hard-hearted, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, sadistic, savage, truculent, uncompassionate, unfeeling, unkind, unkindly, unsympathetic, vicious, wanton, inconsiderate, insensitive, thoughtless, uncaring, unthinking, ironhearted, merciless, pitiless, ruthless, stonyhearted, grim, harsh, heavy-handed, severe, stern, strict, tough
    opposite: clement, forbearing, forgiving, lenient, merciful, soft, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, compassionate, good-hearted, humane, kind, kindhearted, kindly, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warmhearted, attentive, considerate, solicitous, thoughtful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Antihumanitarian

The most common words with a similar meaning to Antihumanitarian:

uncharitable, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful, virulent, atrocious, barbaric, barbarous, bestial, brutal, brute, brutish, callous, cold-blooded, cruel, fiendish, hard-hearted, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, sadistic, savage, truculent, uncompassionate, unfeeling, unkind, unkindly, unsympathetic, vicious, wanton, inconsiderate, insensitive, thoughtless, uncaring

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Antihumanitarian

Words with the opposite meaning of Antihumanitarian:

clement, forbearing, forgiving, lenient, merciful, soft, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, compassionate, good-hearted, humane, kind, kindhearted, kindly, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warmhearted, attentive, considerate, solicitous, thoughtful

Origin & Etymology of Antihumanitarian

First known use: 1858

Frequently Asked Questions about Antihumanitarian

What does "Antihumanitarian" mean?

"Antihumanitarian" means having or showing disregard for humanitarian values or human welfare. As an adjective, it is defined as: having or showing disregard for humanitarian values or human welfare.

What is another word for "Antihumanitarian"?

Other words for "Antihumanitarian" include uncharitable, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean and nasty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Antihumanitarian" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Antihumanitarian"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Antihumanitarian". Common alternatives include uncharitable, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign, malignant, mean, nasty, spiteful and virulent.

What is the opposite of "Antihumanitarian"?

Antonyms of "Antihumanitarian" include clement, forbearing, forgiving, lenient, merciful, soft, beneficent and benevolent.

Is "Antihumanitarian" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Antihumanitarian" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Antihumanitarian"?

"Antihumanitarian" is pronounced /ˌan-tē-hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən/ and divided into syllables as an·ti-hu·man·i·tar·i·an.

What is the origin of the word "Antihumanitarian"?

First known use: 1858.

What is another word for "Antihumanitarian" meaning "as in uncharitable"?

When "Antihumanitarian" (adjective) means as in uncharitable, synonyms include uncharitable, hateful, malevolent, malicious, malign and malignant. Opposites in this sense include clement, forbearing, forgiving and lenient.