Synonyms of retrospective

retrospective

adjective

as in philosophical

given to or marked by reflection of the past

Her book takes a retrospective look at the actor's long and distinguished career.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• philosophical
• philosophic
• analytical
• nostalgic
• introspective
• analytic
• thoughtful
• reflective
• backward-looking
• self-reflective
• logical
• deliberate
• retroactive
• meditative
• contemplative
• purposeful
• rational
• pensive
• ruminative
• melancholy
• ruminant
• musing
• cogitative
• broody

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unreflective
• proactive
• prescient
• visionary
• forward
• forward-looking
• farsighted
• foresighted
• provident
• thoughtless
• silly
• forethoughtful
• unthinking
• mindless
• forehanded
• foreseeing
• farseeing
• brainless

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• unreflective
• proactive
• prescient
• visionary
• forward
• forward-looking
• farsighted
• foresighted
• provident
• thoughtless
• silly
• forethoughtful
• unthinking
• mindless
• forehanded
• foreseeing
• farseeing
• brainless

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