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didn't want vs didn't wanted

The correct phrase is "didn't want." The auxiliary verb "did" is followed by the base form of the main verb, which is "want" in this case. "Didn't wanted" is incorrect because the past tense of "want" is "wanted," but when using the auxiliary verb "did," the main verb remains in its base form.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 5568 views

didn't want

Correct. The auxiliary verb "did" is followed by the base form of the main verb, which is "want" in this case.

This phrase is used to express a negative past action of not desiring something.

Examples:

  • I didn't want to go to the party last night.
  • She didn't want to eat sushi for dinner.
  • I didn't want to hurt the academy.
  • I didn't want you to know anything, be an accessory.
  • The pie maker didn't want to be hugged by a machine.
  • And ray didn't want us to know Who he was representing.
  • You didn't want to raise a child, mark.
  • Maybe it's because you didn't want to believe it yourself.
  • Probably because she didn't want it affecting her... you know, her supply.
  • I didn't want everybody to worry.
  • You didn't want to bring the sauna on the academy.
  • Maybe that's why she didn't want to see him.
  • I didn't want to make a demand.
  • I was afraid, I didn't want...
  • I didn't want to give you any more bad news.
  • I didn't want to delay other people's time.
  • That explains why Zach didn't want his blood drawn.
  • He didn't want the whole world to know his condition.
  • They could tell I didn't want the job.
  • He didn't want us to.
  • She didn't want to be accepted.
  • I didn't want him coming after us.

Alternatives:

  • didn't desire
  • didn't wish for
  • didn't feel like

didn't wanted

Incorrect. The past tense of "want" is "wanted," but when using the auxiliary verb "did," the main verb remains in its base form.

  • I didn't simply wanted burden you with knowing what's inside of them.
  • I didn't know you wanted to fix the cabinet.
  • ...but I didn't think you wanted me.
  • I didn't say I wanted to kiss you.
  • Didn't know you wanted your kid dead.
  • I didn't know you wanted that kind of experiment.
  • It didn't seem Eva wanted this baby.
  • I didn't think Hannah wanted kids.
  • I didn't think you wanted me to.
  • I didn't say I wanted to kill anyone.
  • I didn't say I wanted coffee.
  • I didn't think you wanted to be a father.
  • I didn't think you wanted to wear a wedding dress.
  • I didn't think anybody wanted this stuff anymore.
  • I didn't know you wanted the team.
  • I didn't think you wanted me to be around your boyfriend.
  • I didn't think you wanted a goodbye from me.
  • I didn't realize you wanted the job.
  • Didn't know anybody wanted me until just recently.
  • I didn't say I wanted a favor.

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