in hindsight — understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈhaɪndsaɪt/
Korean meaning: 돌이켜 보니, 뒤늦은 깨달음, 사후 판단
Korean pronunciation: 인 **하인드**사이트
Example Sentences
- In hindsight, buying 100 rolls of toilet paper during the pandemic was actually genius.
- With the benefit of hindsight, we can see that the decision was wrong.
- In hindsight, dating my ex's best friend probably wasn't the smartest move.
in hindsight
NOUN//ɪn ˈhaɪndsaɪt//
understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed
understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed
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hind(뒤쪽의) + sight(시야)가 합쳐진 말로, '뒤를 보는 시야'라는 뜻에서 '돌이켜 보는 관점'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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“In hindsight, buying 100 rolls of toilet paper during the pandemic was actually genius.”
“With the benefit of hindsight, we can see that the decision was wrong.”
“In hindsight, dating my ex's best friend probably wasn't the smartest move.”
“Hindsight is 20/20, but foresight is often blurry.”
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