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, Simon said, there also is the human nature of living in the moment and getting to take in such moments such as lights-out shooting performances or players arriving with skill sets exceeding what was shown on tape. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024

So, there was something ultimately character revealing and revealing of human nature, in and of itself, about how people decided to play the game. —Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 17 June 2024

As always, he’s fixated on corruption, paranoia, and the dark side of human nature. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2024

The team was able to enjoy it for a few hours but almost immediately switched into preparation mode to avoid any human nature or complacency going into Wednesday’s matchup against Providence. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 June 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