humanness

noun

hu·​man·​ness -mən(n)ə̇s 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being human

we miss the humanity, or humanness, that would inspire us to love or to hate his people

—New Yorker

the public image of you lacks warmth, and depth, and humanness

—Stewart Alsop

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