Inhuman for Dummies

Sure thing, kiddo! Let's talk about the word "inhuman." You know how we humans are special creatures with emotions, thoughts, and empathy, right? Well, when we say something or someone is "inhuman," it means they lack or go against these qualities that make us human.

Imagine meeting a person who doesn't show any emotions, like happiness, sadness, or anger. They might seem robotic or unnatural in the way they act and interact with others. That's an example of someone behaving in an inhuman way. It's like they're missing an important piece that makes us who we are.

Now, "inhuman" can also describe something that is extremely cruel, brutal, or monstrous. Think about those scary creatures in movies or stories that have no mercy, no compassion, and just want to cause harm. That's the kind of behavior we refer to when we say something is inhuman - when it goes against everything that is expected of a decent and compassionate person or creature.

So, in a nutshell, "inhuman" refers to behavior or qualities that are not natural to us humans, either by lacking basic emotions and empathy or by exhibiting extreme cruelty. It's a way to describe something or someone as being very different from what we consider normal or humane. It's like a big red flag that tells us, "Hey, there's something really off about this."