hindsight

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.
2. (countable, rare, uncountable) The rear sight of a firearm.

Synonyms

retrospect

remembrance

Translations

Rückblick

im Nachhinein

recul

senno di poi

avec le recul

rétrospectivement

späte Einsicht

καθυστεριμένη κατανόησις

πίσω σκοπεύτρο όπλου

υστερινή γνώση

sagesse d’après coup

examen rétrospectif

retrospezione

voorzorg

achterafgezien

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhaɪn(d)saɪt/

Etymology

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