hindsight

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "You know what they say, hindsight is twenty-twenty."
• "In hindsight, I realize that I should have studied harder for the exam."
• "Hindsight is more easily acquired than foresight."