English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i didn't want" Mean?
Learn what "i didn't want" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Explain
Elizabeth and my mom were saying about you
It means the speaker resisted believing negative things that other people said about someone.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 58
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker admits they did not want to believe accusations made about the other person.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining why you defended someone or stayed unsure. It is more natural in emotional conversations than in formal speech.
Better ways to say it
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I didn't want to believe what they said about you.
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I didn't want to believe the things they were saying about you.
3
I didn't want to think that about you.
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