noun
a thought or idea that occurs to someone after a conversation, event, or decision has already taken place
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The decision to include a disclaimer at the end of the contract was made as an afterthought.
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I added the extra toppings to my pizza as an afterthought.
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I totally forgot to grab my keys, it was such an afterthought.
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Her apology seemed like an afterthought, lacking sincerity.