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hindsight Definition and Meaning in English (hindsight definition)

noun
Synonyms:retrospectionafterthoughtpost-facto analysis
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Hindsight definition: Hindsight refers to the understanding of an event or situation only after it has happened, often leading to the belief that one could have predicted or prevented it.

Definitions of Hindsight

  1. 1noun

    Hindsight refers to the understanding of an event or situation only after it has happened, often leading to the belief that one could have predicted or prevented it.

Example Sentences

“With the benefit of hindsight, I should have invested in that company years ago.”

“Hindsight is 20/20, making past mistakes seem obvious and avoidable.”

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retrospectionafterthoughtpost-facto analysis

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