human nature

noun

: the nature of humans

especially : the fundamental dispositions and traits of humans

Examples of human nature in a Sentence

You can't change human nature.

Recent Examples on the Web

But the main difference between the two seasons stems from the show’s investigation into human nature. —Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024

This psychological phenomenon, deeply rooted in human nature, is creating challenges in how organizations approach and implement AI agent technology. —Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Characters were revealed through actions, not so much through an interpretation of literature or designing a psychology that would convey to the audience something about human nature. —Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024

The progression from imagination to reality reflects a core aspect of human nature: the desire to shape the world through physical interventions. —Gerui Wang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

human nature

noun

: the nature of human beings

especially : the ways of thinking, acting, and reacting that are common to most or all human beings or that are learned in social situations