subhuman

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subhuman
sub‧hu‧man /sʌbˈhjuːmən $ -ˈhjuː-, -ˈjuː-/

adjective

Word Family: noun: human, humanism, humanity ≠ inhumanity, humanitarian, humanitarianism, humankind, humanoid; adjective: human ≠ inhuman, superhuman, subhuman, humane ≠ inhumane, humanitarian, humanoid; adverb: humanly ≠ inhumanly, humanely ≠ inhumanely; verb: humanize

1. not having all the qualities a normal human being has:

The enemy was regarded as subhuman.
2. subhuman conditions are very bad or cruel ⇨ inhuman:

The refugees were living a subhuman existence.