English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i thought you'd" Mean?

Learn what "i thought you'd" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt

I thought you'd despise me and not believe me.

She says she assumed the other person would not trust her and would judge her badly.

From Destined To Be, Episode 27

When do people say this?

Scene Context

She admits she expected the other person to look down on her and reject what she said.

Usage Scenario

Use this when explaining why you hesitated to speak up or confess something. It sounds emotional and personal, so it fits close relationships more than formal settings.

Better ways to say it

1
I thought you'd hate me and not believe me.
2
I thought you wouldn't believe a word I said.
3
I thought you'd look down on me and not trust me.

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