Is 'hindsight' formal or informal?

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What's the difference between 'hindsight' and 'afterthought'?

What is the difference between 'hindsight' and 'afterthought'?

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hindsight

/ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

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noun

The understanding of an event after it has happened, which makes it seem clearer or more predictable.

In hindsight, I should have studied more.
With the benefit of hindsight, the warning signs were clear.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'hindsight' focuses on clear understanding after an event, whereas 'afterthought' is a trivial later idea, 'remorse' is painful regret, and '20/20 vision' is literal eyesight. Choose 'hindsight' when describing insight that comes only with time and reflection.

In other languages

Spanish: El sentido retrospectivo
Japanese: 反省、 hindsight
Korean: 성찰, hindsight
Vietnamese: Sự hối hận, nhìn lại
Chinese: 事后洞察

Common phrases

in hindsightwith the benefit of hindsighthindsight is 20/20

Synonyms

insight understanding retrosight aftermath reflection

Frequently asked questions

Is 'hindsight' formal or informal?: Is 'hindsight' formal or informal?
How do I use 'hindsight' in a sentence?: How can I use 'in hindsight' in a sentence?
Is 'hindsight' a common word?: Is 'hindsight' common in everyday English?
What's the difference between 'hindsight' and 'afterthought'?: What is the difference between 'hindsight' and 'afterthought'?