Human nature is the natural qualities and ways of behaviour that most people have.
It seems to be human nature to worry.
human nature in British English
noun
1.
the qualities common to humanity
2.
ordinary human behaviour, esp considered as less than perfect
3. sociology
the unique elements that form a basic part of human life and distinguish it from other animal life
human nature in American English
1.
the common qualities of all human beings
2. Sociology
the pattern of responses inculcated by the tradition of the social group
Examples of 'human nature' in a sentence
human nature
The progressive agenda is all about changing the world and human nature to accord with a preferred model of existence.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Today kibbutz life is more relaxed, tolerant and at peace with human nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But it was also a much-needed reminder of how powerful sport can be in bringing out the best of human nature.
The Sun (2016)
They were doubting human nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A lesson in both art history and human nature for 9,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Of course, it's human nature you sometimes feel jealous.
The Sun (2016)
No landlord wants to take a reduced income, that's human nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He spoke yesterday about the importance of them being role models, while recognising that human nature will lead players to stand up for themselves and their team.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But are human life and human nature really fixed for all time?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There are common things about humanity and human nature that really good writing will always make relevant.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This test is failed much less often than human nature would lead one to expect.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It tells us some unhealthy things about human nature.
The Sun (2015)
It is clearly not human nature nor personality structure that is at issue.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
It has taught me a lot about senseless behaviour and human nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You could say it is human nature that people want to hire those with whom they are comfortable.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The question the manager needs to ask is not "Which theory of human nature is right?
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
It's a grim fact of human nature that people flock to those with social status.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Yet human nature being what it is, the skiers keep coming.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Isn't it human nature to look after your family?
The Sun (2016)
Human nature tends to take comfort from going with the crowd, but you have to be prepared to be a bit of a loner.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Once again this government is trying to override common sense, human nature and personal freedom in the interests of a policy not fit for purpose.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It's human nature, you know?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It shows the dark side of human nature, where greed, selfishness and blind ignorance run riot.
The Sun (2012)
The best books remind me that, despite technological transformation and increasing knowledge, human life and human nature do not change.
Christianity Today (2000)
No, the pained look that flashed across this scrupulously polite man's face seemed to be the result of a hard law of human nature.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
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British English: human nature NOUN
Human nature is the natural qualities and ways of behaviour that most people have.