"hindsightism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From hindsight + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hindsight|ism}} hindsight + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hindsightism (uncountable)
  1. A tendency to look at past events with the benefit of hindsight. Tags: uncountable
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