Are those okay in retrospect? vs Are those okay?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Are those okay?' is a simple and direct way to ask if something is acceptable or satisfactory in the present moment. 'Are those okay in retrospect?' adds the element of looking back at something in hindsight to assess its acceptability. The choice between the two depends on whether you are asking about the current situation or reflecting on it later.

Last updated: March 06, 2024 • 664 views

Are those okay in retrospect?

This phrase is correct and can be used when looking back at something to assess its acceptability.

This phrase is used when you want to ask if something is acceptable or satisfactory when viewed in hindsight, after the fact.

Alternatives:

are those okay when looking back?
are those acceptable in hindsight?
do those seem okay in retrospect?
are those fine in hindsight?
are those still okay in retrospect?

Are those okay?

This phrase is correct and is a simple way to ask if something is acceptable or satisfactory in the present moment.

This phrase is used when you want to ask if something is acceptable or satisfactory at the current time.

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Oct 21, 2012 ... ... like doctors, nurses, and firemen or even has historical figures, like saints. But what about scary Halloween costumes? Are those okay?
6. Shark attack? pants7. 7. Not even with a cute guy attached are those okay. pants8. 8. Please put the scissors down and never cut your own pants up again.
Feb 23, 2012 ... Are those okay? Like · Reply · 4 · Apr 20, 2015 11:18am · Angie Wright ·. Writer at The Nora Tree by Angelique Wright. Nope. Still full of corn ...
Feb 22, 2015 ... …since when are those okay… 9:07 pm —. But let's go back to that green card joke… 9:06 pm —. Hannah now has to purchase Alex's PMT.

Alternatives:

are those acceptable?
are those fine?
are those good?
are those alright?
are those suitable?

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Are those okay in retrospect? vs Are those okay?