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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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This is the human condition that attracted me, not any specific themes of masculinity. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025 The result on screen is a creature that speaks to the human condition on a bone-deep level. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025 What does this state of affairs suggest about the human condition? Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025 The drama is widely considered to be one of the best plays of all time, exploring the themes of uncertainty, hope and the human condition. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.

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