English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i wish it wasn't true" Mean?

Learn what "i wish it wasn't true" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

Beginner
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt

I wish it wasn't true.

It means the speaker regrets that something is real or true.

From Undercovered Heart, Episode 28

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is expressing regret about a painful truth.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to show sadness or regret about bad news. It is natural, but more emotional than informational.

Better ways to say it

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I wish it wasn't true.
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I wish that weren't true.
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I wish it were not true.

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