the human condition

noun

: part of being a person
The need to be loved is simply part of the human condition.

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Dystopian drama is what happens when societal upheaval and science-fiction unite to reflect the danger and darkness of the modern world, and the only weapon against it is the human condition. Rory Doherty, Time, 27 June 2025 With a slate that ranges from death row documentaries to celebrity biopics, Mother Media aims to explore the human condition through narratives that resonate on both an emotional and cultural level. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 June 2025 Outside of his poetic lyrics about the human condition, Springsteen — a 20-time Grammy-winner — has been a man of few words. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025 Arkush’s book is a great read for golf fans, mere followers, sports fans in general, or even people solely interested in the human condition. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for the human condition

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“The human condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20human%20condition. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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