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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Illuminated themes Each of the aforementioned three stories explores questions of life, death, and the unknown—questions relevant to modern readers and the human condition at large. — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026 The author’s grand and ambitious novels are written with warmth and a whimsical attunement to the human condition. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Waugh on his turn from satirical humorist to dark inquisitor of the human condition is in full effect here. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026 For 40 years, the duo has influenced the visual language of contemporary fashion creating images that explore beauty, identity and the human condition via editorial, advertising, portraiture and artistic work. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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