Retrospection

C1 16+

Synonyms of retrospection

Antonyms of retrospection

Collocations of retrospection

nostalgic memories
Frequency: 70 %

Looking back on old photos always brings up nostalgic memories.

reflective mood
Frequency: 60 %

After the party, she was in a reflective mood, thinking about the past year.

introspective thoughts
Frequency: 50 %

During her retrospection, she had many introspective thoughts about her life choices.

reminiscent feelings
Frequency: 45 %

Listening to that song always brings back reminiscent feelings of my childhood.

melancholic musings
Frequency: 40 %

In her retrospection, she often had melancholic musings about lost opportunities.

Idiomatic Expressions for retrospection

  • Phrase: retrospection is always 20/20
    Meaning: hindsight is always clearer and more accurate than foresight
    Usage: They say retrospection is always 20/20, meaning we can see our mistakes more clearly after they have already happened.