Hindsight Meaning

/ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounRealization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.

nounThe rear sight of a firearm.

With 20/20 hindsight, he could tell why they lost the game.
The general had 20/20 hindsight about the defeat, but no foresight at all.
In hindsight, I'm glad they persuaded me to take part.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In ____, we should have brought an umbrella on that rainy day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
With the benefit of ____, I realize that I should have taken the job offer when I had the chance.

From hind + sight, 19th c. Compare Latinate retrospect.

"Hindsight is more easily acquired than foresight." — 1961 March, “Talking of trains”, in Trains Illustrated, page 133:

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CEFR Practice Quiz
In ____, we should have brought an umbrella on that rainy day.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
With the benefit of ____, I realize that I should have taken the job offer when I had the chance.

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