Hindsight Meaning in English
word
ˈhaɪnˌsaɪt/, /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt
HYN-syt
hˈaɪndsaɪt
HYND-syt
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
Hindsight is always clearer than foresight.
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
Don’t be too hard on yourself—hindsight is 20/20.
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