Definitions

1. noun

the ability to understand a situation clearly after it has happened

“She gained valuable hindsight from her past mistakes.”

2. noun

a situation or event that can be understood only after it has happened

“Looking back on it, that was a great example of hindsight.”

3. noun

a feeling of regret or ‘what if’ about a past decision or action

“She had a lot of hindsight about quitting her job without a plan.”

4. verb

to see or understand a situation clearly after it has happened

“Many people in hindsight realized they should have done things differently.”