afterthought

Front (Question):

afterthought → Meaning + usage question

  

Back (Answer):

- Meaning:
    
    Something that is considered or added later, often too late or without much importance.
    
- Examples:
    
    1. He mentioned my name as an afterthought, almost forgetting I was there.
        
    2. The safety measures seemed like an afterthought rather than part of the original plan.
        
    3. Her apology felt like an afterthought, lacking sincerity._
        
    
- Nuance:
    
    - Often carries a negative tone, implying something wasn’t properly planned or valued.
        
    - Suggests secondary importance, almost accidental.
        
    - Synonyms: postscript, add-on, footnote, second thought (slightly different nuance)
    

  
👉 Quick Korean translation:뒤늦은 생각, 부차적인 생각

  

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