hindsight

Meanings

• noun

  The ability or power to perceive and understand events or situations only after they have happened.

  - "With hindsight, it's clear that the signs of his depression were there all along."
  - "She regretted not taking the job offer when she had the chance, but now had hindsight."

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Antonyms

foresight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hindsight
insight , sight , plight , night , bright , fight , right , height

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Variants

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hindsight , hindsights , 20 hindsight , 20/20 hindsight , twenty-twenty hindsight

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Etymology

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Hindsight is a noun that comes from the Old English words 'hinde' meaning 'back' and 'sight' meaning 'seeing'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the phrase 'hindsight is 20/20' is not actually a quote from any specific person or source? It is a common expression used to describe the idea that it is easier to understand past events with the benefit of hindsight.

2. The term 'hindsight bias' refers to the tendency for people to overestimate their ability to have predicted past events based on the information available at the time.

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Related Concepts

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1. foresight: The ability to see and plan for future events or situations.

2. insight: A clear and deep understanding of a situation or problem.

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Culture

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Hindsight is often used in literature and art to explore the theme of regret and the importance of learning from past experiences. In music, it is a common theme in ballads and folk songs.

How to Memorize "hindsight"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mirror reflecting events of the past. Hindsight is the understanding we gain from looking at those reflections.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hindsight' with the idea of looking back at past experiences and gaining new insights.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'hindsight is 20/20' to remember the meaning of the word.

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