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human nature

noun

the psychological and social qualities that characterize humankind, especially in contrast with other living things.
Sociology.��the character of human conduct, generally regarded as produced by living in primary groups.

human nature

noun

the qualities common to humanity
ordinary human behaviour, esp considered as less than perfect
sociol the unique elements that form a basic part of human life and distinguish it from other animal life

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Word History and Origins

Origin of human nature¹

First recorded in 1735–45

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As with the British version, the show is a study in human nature, as alliances form early on, and suspicions run rife.

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“Like gossip, the spreading of rumors is sinful, and we should all work to overcome this tendency of our fallen human nature,” the letter said.

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If ever there were a case to be made that a director, armed with a thorough understanding of human nature and the talent to express it, can transform lurid melodrama into high art, then G.W.

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We’re in the age of the con man, and I’m just fascinated by human nature and what people think they can get away with.

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Prof Rowlands says the film provides a peak behind a process, with all elements of human nature and human life in it: "Loss. grief, ambition, fear, temptation, courage."

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humanly humanness

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