hindlook

English

Etymology

From hind +‎ look. Compare hindsight.

Noun

hindlook (plural not attested)

1. (rare) A look back; a look in review; afterlook
   • 1884, Isaac Kaufman Funk, The Homiletic Monthly - Volume 8 - Page 921:

     Significance of a Hindlook

   • 1939, Illinois State Horticultural Society, Transactions - Page 351:

     Needless to say, if we could use the title "The Insect Hindlook for 1939" we could be much more accurate.

   • 1969, Crime in the National Capital:

     It might have been better in the House if you were still there, but I am glad you are here taking a hindlook at this.

   • 1983, M.P. Pandit, Commentaries on the Mother's Ministry, volume 1:

     True, things may have appeared hard at the time they presented themselves but on a hindlook they reveal themselves to have played a contributive part in the growth of the soul.

Antonyms

• forelook

Translations

afterlook

• Spanish: retrospectiva (es) f
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