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

Accepting that is part of understanding our human nature as leaders. — Sandra Balogun, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Moral panics and witch hunts are built into human nature and feature frequently in history. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

This is not an option for Borte, whose film is marked in its best moments by a refreshingly good-hearted tone and a positive view of human nature. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 June 2026

The best in the genre are morality tales that deftly mine their themes without getting too heavy-handed, exploring the intricacies of human nature. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 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