Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Humane

Cruel

The most appropriate antonym of the word humane is cruel.

• Humane means "showing compassion or benevolence."
• Cruel means "disposed to inflict pain or suffering."

The other words have different meanings to humane, so they are not good antonyms.

• Sympathetic means "having or showing sympathy or compassion."
• Living means "having life or the ability to live."
• Kind means "having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature."