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I definitely would not want to vs I would definitely not want to

Both phrases are correct and express the same idea. The difference lies in the placement of the adverb 'definitely.'
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I definitely would not want to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a strong certainty or emphasis on not wanting to do something. The adverb 'definitely' is placed before 'would' in this construction.

Examples:

  • I definitely would not want to miss the opportunity.
  • She definitely would not want to go there alone.
  • They definitely would not want to upset their parents.
  • He definitely would not want to be late for the meeting.
  • We definitely would not want to cause any trouble.
  • If there is an eternal paradise, I would hate to miss it; and I definitely would not want to roast in a literal hell. It would be unwise to ignore something like a god, ...
  • Jan 10, 2015 ... When asked how Carl should meet his demise, Riggs said "I definitely would not want to go by being eaten by a walker. I'd like to go down like ...
  • This tour is $130 and is form 6am to 5pm. This is one long tour! We better bring enough carbs! I definitely would not want to go alone, and I… Read more…
  • Aug 18, 2015 ... And I definitely would not want to be one of their competitors. I'd love to say that most of my experience with executives and business leaders ...

Alternatives:

  • I would definitely not want to
  • I would not want to definitely
  • I would not definitely want to
  • I would not want to definitely
  • I definitely would want not to

I would definitely not want to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a strong certainty or emphasis on not wanting to do something. The adverb 'definitely' is placed before 'not' in this construction.

Examples:

  • I would definitely not want to miss the opportunity.
  • She would definitely not want to go there alone.
  • They would definitely not want to upset their parents.
  • He would definitely not want to be late for the meeting.
  • We would definitely not want to cause any trouble.
  • 2 days ago ... ... the older girls tell them what to “fix” on themselves. If I was told to fix something about myself, I would definitely not want to join that sorority.
  • Jul 30, 2015 ... There are things I did as a younger man who I would definitely NOT want to be public knowledge. If you are in the Dallas area on Thursday, ...
  • Jun 19, 2015 ... I mean, I like myself fine but I would definitely not want to move to a neighborhood because I live there. This condo that Realtor.com advertises, ...
  • Mar 24, 2015 ... Yes, I think watching the bronc and bull riders is fun, but I would definitely not want to climb onto one of those animals – maybe some barrel ...

Alternatives:

  • I definitely would not want to
  • I would not definitely want to
  • I would not want to definitely
  • I would not want to definitely
  • I definitely would want not to

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