Hindsight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hindsight is a noun meaning Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.
Meaning
Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.
More Meanings
- (rare) The rear sight of a firearm.
Example Sentences
Holonym: iron sights
Hindsight is more easily acquired than foresight.
You know what they say, hindsight is twenty-twenty.
In hindsight, I realize that I should have studied harder for the exam.
Word Forms
- hindsights
Synonyms for hindsight
Depending on context, synonyms include backsight.
Antonyms for hindsight
Common opposites include foresight.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retrospective, retrospect, event, afterthought, perspective, posting.
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