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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These books reflect the darkness and resilience of human nature.
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Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
This need for justice can reveal an ugly side of human nature.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
And while Microsoft has said the same, human nature suggests many simply won’t.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
For example, Donald Trump’s approach to power reflects a deeply cynical view of human nature.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
This need for justice can reveal an ugly side of human nature.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
And while Microsoft has said the same, human nature suggests many simply won’t.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
For example, Donald Trump’s approach to power reflects a deeply cynical view of human nature.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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“Human nature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20nature. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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