Hindthought

//ˈhaɪndθɔːt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Consideration or questioning of events or decisions after they have occurred. countable, uncountable

    "Forethought, however, is much more satisfactory than hindthought."

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"Forethought, however, is much more satisfactory than hindthought."

Etymology

From hind + thought.

Related phrases

second thoughts

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