hindsight

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Noun hindsight has 1 sense

hindsight - understanding the nature of an event after it has happened; "hindsight is always better than foresight"
--₁ is a kind of understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy

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Hindsight

Definition:

Hindsight is the understanding or comprehension of a situation or event after it has occurred.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Understanding of a Past Event:

Knowing or understanding something after it has happened, which may lead to a different perception or judgment of the event.

Example sentence: In hindsight, I realize that quitting my job without a backup plan wasn't the wisest decision.

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