What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unhuman
Example
The way he treated his employees was unhuman. [unhuman: adjective]
Example
The violence in the movie was so unhuman that I had to look away. [unhuman: adjective]
nonhuman
Example
The robot's movements were so precise that it seemed almost nonhuman. [nonhuman: adjective]
Example
The forest was filled with nonhuman sounds, like the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves. [nonhuman: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nonhuman is more commonly used than unhuman in everyday language. Nonhuman is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unhuman is less common and often used in more specific contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unhuman and nonhuman?
Nonhuman is more formal than unhuman, which is often used in informal contexts.
