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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The depth of the song’s impact lies in its acknowledgment of the human condition — our battles with life challenges that seem beyond our control.
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Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024
For Esposito, what set Kafka apart was a unique understanding of the human condition and how challenging — and absurd — living in the modern world can be.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 June 2024
Through themes of despair, disillusionment, and the struggles of everyday Americans, Bruce has formed an unparalleled legacy, painting an unflinching portrait of the human condition.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
Ultimately, this will improve our understanding of our own brains and the human condition.
—Kristin Scaplen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2024
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Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2024
For Esposito, what set Kafka apart was a unique understanding of the human condition and how challenging — and absurd — living in the modern world can be.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 June 2024
Through themes of despair, disillusionment, and the struggles of everyday Americans, Bruce has formed an unparalleled legacy, painting an unflinching portrait of the human condition.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2024
Ultimately, this will improve our understanding of our own brains and the human condition.
—Kristin Scaplen, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2024
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“The human condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20human%20condition. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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