In retrospect Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt
in RET-ruh-spekt
ˈɪn/ /ɹˌɛtɹəʊspˈɛkt
in re-TROH-spekt
Definition
Looking back at a past event or situation, often to analyze or understand it better now.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and reflective contexts. Commonly starts sentences: 'In retrospect, I should have...'. Suggests hindsight or learning from experience. Not used for future predictions.
Spanish: en retrospectivaPortuguese (BR): em retrospectivaPortuguese (PT): em retrospectivaChinese (Simplified): 回想起来Chinese (Traditional): 回想起來Hindi: पुनरावलोकन मेंArabic: في retrospect (في الماضي)Bengali: ফিরে তাকালে - পেছনে ফিরে চিন্তা করলেRussian: оглядываясь назад - вспоминаяJapanese: 振り返ってみるとVietnamese: nhìn lại - nghĩ lạiKorean: 돌이켜보면 - 다시 생각해보니Turkish: geriye dönüp bakınca - geçmişe bakıncaUrdu: پس retrospect میں - پیچھے مڑ کر دیکھیں توIndonesian: dalam retrospeksi - kalau dipikir-pikir lagi
Example Sentences
In retrospect, that was not a good idea.
basic
In retrospect, I should have studied more for the exam.
basic
He realized in retrospect that he had made a mistake.
basic
In retrospect, moving to that city really changed my life for the better.
natural
We laughed about it later, but in retrospect, it was a pretty dangerous situation.
natural
In retrospect, I can see why she was upset.
natural