Retrospect (Noun)
Meaning
Contemplation of things past; "in retrospect".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- In retrospect, I think I made the right decision to change careers and go back to school.
- Looking back on my childhood in retrospect, I realize how lucky I was to have such supportive parents.
- It's easy to see the mistakes in retrospect, but at the time they seemed like a good idea.
- With the benefit of hindsight and retrospect, we can see that the plan was flawed from the beginning.
- Her decision to leave the corporate world makes more sense in retrospect, given her passion for art.