Definition of Hindsight

1. Noun. Understanding the nature of an event after it has happened. "Hindsight is always better than foresight"


Definition of Hindsight

1. Noun. Realisation or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred ¹

2. Noun. The rear sight of a firearm ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hindsight

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hindsight

hindlimb
hindlimb suspension
hindlimbs
hindmilk
hindquarter
hindquarter amputation
hindquarters
hindrance
hindrances
hindraunce
hindre
hinds
hindshank
hindshanks
hindsight (current term)
hindsight is 20/20
hindsightly
hindsights
hinduism
hindward
hindwater
hindwing
hindwings
hiney
hineys
hing
hinge
hinge-bow
hinge axis

Literary usage of Hindsight

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Apollo's Warriors: United States Air Force Special Operations During the by Michael E. Haas (1998)
"Son Tay with 20-20 hindsight In hindsight, it seems fair to say that Son Tay was neither the splendid example of operational excellence some have since ..."

2. My Adventures with Your Money by George Graham Rice (1913)
"SOME hindsight THAT CAME TOO LATE I ATTRIBUTE the destruction of the Sullivan Trust Company to six factors, namely, (1) politics; (2) blackmail; ..."

3. Practical Rowing with Scull and Sweep by Eugene Abraham Darling, Arthur Wesselhoeft Stevens (1906)
"hindsight A few words of caution on the subject of keeping a lookout ahead every few strokes, ... hindsight."

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