B1nounformalpsychologylanguage
US/ˈret.rə.spekt/
UK/ˈret.rə.spekt/
thinking about a past event, especially to understand it better than you did at the time
In context
In retrospect, I should have asked for more help.
The decision looks foolish in retrospect, but it made sense then.
Everything seems obvious in retrospect, even the warning signs.
Words that go with retrospect
noun + preposition
- in retrospectIn retrospect, the plan was too ambitious.
adjective + preposition
- obvious in retrospectThe risks seem obvious in retrospect.
- foolish in retrospectThe purchase looks foolish in retrospect.
- clear in retrospectThe answer is clear in retrospect.
- wise in retrospectThe choice looks wise in retrospect.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
in the retrospectCorrect: in retrospect