Hindsight

/ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Understanding or perception of the nature and significance of an event after it has occurred.

In hindsight, I should have invested in that company when its stock was low.

The knowledge gained from reviewing or reflecting on past events.

Hindsight often reveals the mistakes we didn't see at the time.

A viewpoint or perspective that comes after an event has happened.

With the benefit of hindsight, the team's decision now seems misguided.

The term 'hindsight' combines 'hind', meaning 'behind', and 'sight', referring to vision or perception.

hindsight is 20/20

This phrase means that it's easy to see things clearly after they have happened.

retrospective

Looking back at past events.

forethought

Careful consideration of what will happen in the future.

Monday morning quarterbacking

It's easy to play Monday morning quarterbacking and criticize the team after the game.