Meaning & Definition of Hindsight in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened.

  Example Sentence: In hindsight, I shouldn't have invested in that failing company.

• Definition: Awareness of the consequences of an event after it has occurred.

  Example Sentence: With hindsight, many people believe that the decision was a mistake.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• hindsight is 20/20: This phrase means that it's easy to see things clearly after they have happened.

Translations

• Spanish: perspectiva

• French: retrospective

• German: Rückblick

• Russian: ретроспектива

Related Words

• retrospective: Looking back at past events.

• forethought: Careful consideration of what will happen in the future.

Slang Meanings of hindsight

• Meaning: Monday morning quarterbacking

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