Synonyms for

Hindsight

Verb / ˈhaɪˌndsaɪt / / ˈhaɪˌnsaɪt / Another word for hindsight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened

Synonyms & similar words

retrospection reflection reconsideration review reappraisal reassessment revision afterthought remembrance recollection memory recall reminiscence anamnesis re-examination rethink re-examination postmortem

Synonyms by register

Formal

retrospection reflection recollection

Informal

looking back afterthought second thoughts

Literary

epiphany revelation

Antonyms

foresight prescience prospectiveness anticipation prevision foreknowledge

Common collocations

  • in hindsight
  • hindsight is 20/20
  • with hindsight
  • hindsight bias
  • perfect hindsight
  • clear hindsight
  • the benefit of hindsight

Word family

noun hindsight

Usage note

Hindsight refers to understanding a situation only after it has happened. It is often used in the phrase 'in hindsight' or 'hindsight is 20/20'.

Example sentences

  1. In hindsight, I should have listened to my mom's advice.
  2. Hindsight is always 20/20.
  3. After the car accident, I realized in hindsight that I should have been wearing my seatbelt.
  4. I wish I had the gift of hindsight so I could change my past mistakes.
  5. Looking back, I can see with hindsight that I made a lot of poor choices in college.

Quotes

  • Hindsight is always twenty-twenty.
  • Hindsight does not bring foresight.
  • Hindsight is an exact science only when applied to memories.

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