human nature
noun
: the nature of humans
especially
: the fundamental dispositions and traits of humans
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You can't change human nature.
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Star Trek places its bet on the best in human nature.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
The show’s unflinching exploration of human nature traces back to visionary British television producer Charlie Parsons.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Deep down, the different approaches flow from contrasting visions of human nature.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
As the Argentinian-Swedish artist sings about philosophy, nature, and human nature, his pastoral guitar strums will relieve as much stress as an afternoon of forest-bathing.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
The show’s unflinching exploration of human nature traces back to visionary British television producer Charlie Parsons.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Deep down, the different approaches flow from contrasting visions of human nature.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
As the Argentinian-Swedish artist sings about philosophy, nature, and human nature, his pastoral guitar strums will relieve as much stress as an afternoon of forest-bathing.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for human nature
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“Human nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20nature. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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