hindsight

noun

hind·sight ˈhīn(d)-ˌsīt

: perception of the nature of an event after it has happened

In hindsight, it's clear there were alternatives.

Hindsight is twenty-twenty.

Examples of hindsight in a Sentence

It's easy for us to say that the war was wrong, but we have the advantage of hindsight.

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The photographer, in hindsight, will note how the focus on being precise left little room for mulling what’s at stake. Another try. —

Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025 In hindsight, the 49ers should have traded Samuel a year ago instead of using his contract to create salary cap space. —

Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025 But the big head-scratcher for me in hindsight was David jumping for Phillip. —

Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Finish line: In hindsight, the race's growth seems less surprising, boasting a course with ocean views, the Miami skyline and entertainment throughout. —

Sommer Brugal, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hindsight