Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred. / (rare) The rear sight of a firearm.

(idiomatic) In hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset; one is able to evaluate past choices more clearly than at the time of the choice.

(rare, nonstandard) Of or pertaining to hindsight; retrospective.

(rare, nonstandard) Retrospectively; in retrospect.

plural of hindside

(dialect) backside

plural of hindsight

plural of Hinds

hindgut

Denoting coming to an understanding of the full nature of an event after it has already occurred.