in retrospect — thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different understanding than when it happened
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different understanding than when it happened
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈretrəspekt/
Example Sentences
- In retrospect, I should have studied harder for the TEPS exam.
- In retrospect, buying 100 rolls of toilet paper during the pandemic wasn't that crazy after all.
- In retrospect, dating my ex was like choosing to swim with sharks - exciting but potentially fatal.
in retrospect
ADVERB[/ɪn ˈretrəspekt/]
thinking about a past event or situation, often with a different understanding than when it happened

In retrospect, she realized that quitting that job was the best decision she ever made.

In retrospect, I respect the one I used to suspect
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“In retrospect, I should have studied harder for the TEPS exam.”
“In retrospect, buying 100 rolls of toilet paper during the pandemic wasn't that crazy after all.”
“In retrospect, dating my ex was like choosing to swim with sharks - exciting but potentially fatal.”
“The decision seemed risky at the time, but in retrospect, it led to great success.”
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