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hindsight n

Hindsight means understanding of a past event after it happens. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of hindsight

  • understanding of a past event after it happens

Usage examples of hindsight

In hindsight, buying the stock at its peak was a mistake, but it looked safe at the time.

With hindsight, the warning signs before the accident seem obvious.

She tried not to judge the decision too harshly because hindsight makes past choices look easier than they were.

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