hindsight
word
Definition
The ability to understand a situation or event only after it has happened, when you can see things more clearly.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the phrase 'with hindsight' (e.g., 'With hindsight, I should have done it differently'). It refers to knowledge or awareness gained after something happens. Not used before decisions, only about past events. Common in reflective or apologetic contexts.
Spanish: perspectiva retrospectiva - visión retrospectivaPortuguese (BR): retrospectiva - visão retrospectivaPortuguese (PT): retrospectiva - visão retrospectivaChinese (Simplified): 事后诸葛亮 - 事后洞察力Chinese (Traditional): 事後諸葛亮 - 事後洞察力Hindi: पश्चदृष्टिArabic: بأثر رجعي - الإدراك المتأخرBengali: পশ্চাৎবিবেচনা - পরে উপলব্ধিRussian: задним числом - оглядываясь назадJapanese: 後知恵Vietnamese: nhận ra sau - suy ngẫm sauKorean: 뒤늦은 깨달음 - 뒤돌아보면 알게 됨Turkish: sonradan anlama - geriye bakınca farkına varmaUrdu: بعد میں سمجھنا - پیچھے دیکھ کر جانناIndonesian: pemahaman setelah kejadian - penyesalan setelahnya
Example Sentences
Hindsight makes us realize our mistakes.
basic
With hindsight, I would have studied harder.
basic
In hindsight, that job offer was a huge opportunity.
natural
It's easy to criticize with hindsight, but decisions are harder in the moment.
natural
Hindsight is always clearer than foresight.
basic
Don’t be too hard on yourself—hindsight is 20/20.
natural