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inner nature - the essential qualities or character of a person or thing that are not apparent on the surface
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It is important to understand the inner nature of a person before making judgments.
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You really need to get to know someone's inner nature before deciding if you like them or not.
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Dude, you gotta dig deep and figure out their inner nature before you can trust them.
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Just like the layers of an onion, a person's inner nature can be complex and multifaceted.