Phrases Phrases for Expressing Regret

In retrospect, I realize...

C2

Meaning

Expressing regret after considering past events.

Example sentences

John: 'Perhaps we should have taken a different approach.'

Alice: 'In retrospect, I realize that we should have consulted the experts sooner.'

John: 'In retrospect, I realize that our initial assumptions were flawed.'

Alice: 'The outcome wasn't what we expected.'