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

Ellie and Joel’s trek through the post-apocalypse remains a somber meditation on loss and brutal human nature. —George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026

But these kinds of proposals are rooted in a lack of imagination and a misunderstanding of human nature. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Technically, voters aren’t supposed to consider Play-In games, which is why the vote is scheduled to be wrapped up before those games tip off, but rules are powerless against human nature. —John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026

The new view comes from a combination of technology, orbital motion, and human nature, all of which are part of the point of the Artemis II mission. —Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for human nature

• legislature
• nomenclature

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