humane (menschlich) vs cruel
cruel
Definitions
adjective
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Examples
Avoid cruel and violent people, as they tend to take up cudgels with you on non-issues.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
FOOTBALL may be the beautiful game, but at times it can be horribly cruel.
