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Describing an attitude, statement, or action that expresses deep disregard and contempt for the dignity and value of human beings.
Solche rassistischen Parolen sind zutiefst menschenverachtend.
Such racist slogans are profoundly inhuman.
The word is a compound of 'Mensch' (human being/person) and 'verachtend' (contemptuous), the present participle of the verb 'verachten' (to despise). So it describes an attitude that despises human beings.
Sein Verhalten war arrogant und zutiefst menschenverachtend.
His behavior was arrogant and profoundly inhuman.
'Menschenverachtend' (inhuman) is a very strong and negatively evaluative word. It is used for serious moral failings such as racism or extreme cruelty, not for simple rudeness.
Die Bedingungen im Gefängnis wurden als menschenverachtend kritisiert.
The conditions in the prison were criticized as inhuman.
This adjective often describes abstract nouns such as a 'menschenverachtende Ideologie' (inhuman ideology), a 'menschenverachtende Haltung' (inhuman attitude), or 'menschenverachtende Äußerungen' (inhuman statements).
Das Gericht verurteilte ihn wegen seiner menschenverachtenden Parolen.
The court convicted him because of his inhuman slogans.
humane / human
'human' and 'menschenverachtend' are clear opposites. 'human' describes an attitude or action that respects human dignity and is compassionate. 'menschenverachtend' describes the opposite: a statement, attitude, or action shows contempt for people and their value. They can be confused in texts about politics, society, or morality because both evaluate how people are treated. The key point is: 'human' is positive and benevolent toward people, while 'menschenverachtend' is very negative.
Der Kommentar im Internet war menschenverachtend und wurde gelöscht.
The comment on the internet was inhuman and was deleted.
Es ist human, Menschen in Not schnell und ohne Vorurteile zu helfen.
It is humane to help people in need quickly and without prejudice.