second nature
noun
: an acquired deeply ingrained habit or skill
after a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature
Examples of second nature in a Sentence
After a while, using the gearshift becomes second nature.
speaking and thinking in Japanese simply became second nature to her during the years she spent in Kyoto
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As a nurse, Amanda says staying proactive about her health has become second nature, especially while traveling.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Has being in front of the camera become second nature?
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks Tasks that were once second nature can become confusing, such as preparing a meal or following a familiar recipe.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Embedding praise into daily operations like this can help leaders cultivate an environment where recognition becomes second nature.
—Kunio Hara, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Has being in front of the camera become second nature?
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks Tasks that were once second nature can become confusing, such as preparing a meal or following a familiar recipe.
—Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Embedding praise into daily operations like this can help leaders cultivate an environment where recognition becomes second nature.
—Kunio Hara, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for second nature
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“Second nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20nature. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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