what is the difference between inhuman and inhumane
1 Answer 1. active oldest votes. up vote 1 down vote. 'Inhuman' and 'Inhumane', as per dictionary has the same meaning. But inspite of this fact, they are used in different contexts. Both the words mean cruel and insensitive; but, 'inhumane' stresses on the subject and 'inhuman' stresses on the insensitive behaviour.For illustration, 1) He acts inhumane.ut inspite of this fact, they are used in different contexts. Both the words mean cruel and insensitive; but, 'inhumane' stresses on the subject and 'inhuman' stresses on the insensitive behaviour. For illustration, 1) He acts inhumane.