belated realization

Frequency: 4.50.3 per million words

Refers to understanding or becoming aware of something much later than is ideal.

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Examples (20)

  • She came to the belated realization that she had been taken for granted.
  • His belated realization of the danger saved him from a serious accident.
  • His belated realization of the danger came just moments before the accident.
  • The team had a belated realization that their strategy was flawed.
  • With a sudden, belated realization, he understood why she had been so quiet all day.
  • It was a belated realization that she had forgotten her passport.
  • The company's belated realization of market changes led to significant financial losses.
  • She expressed a belated realization of the consequences of her actions.
  • It was a painful and belated realization that he had chosen the wrong career path.
  • The government's belated realization of the crisis led to public outcry.
  • The government's belated realization that the policy was ineffective prompted a swift reversal.
  • Only much later did he have a belated realization of his mistake.
  • I had the belated realization that I'd left my wallet in the taxi.
  • The company's belated realization of market shifts cost them dearly.
  • After years of denial, his belated realization of his own faults was a crucial first step.
  • Their belated realization that the deadline was approaching caused panic.
  • The historian's book is about our collective, belated realization of the event's true impact.
  • After the event, there was a belated realization of what could have been done differently.
  • The belated realization dawned on me that I had completely misunderstood the instructions.
  • His belated realization about the true nature of his friend was heartbreaking.