Definition of HINDSIGHT

hindsight

Meanings

Plural: hindsights

Noun

  • understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
    • "hindsight is always better than foresight"
  • Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.
  • The rear sight of a firearm.

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

foresight

Scrabble Score: 17

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hindsight is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 17

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