I didn't find vs I don’t find

Both "I didn't find" and "I don’t find" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I didn't find" is used to talk about a past action where you searched for something but were unsuccessful. On the other hand, "I don’t find" is used to express a present opinion or feeling about something.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 487 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about past actions.

"I didn't find"

This phrase is used to express that you searched for something in the past but were unsuccessful in finding it.

Some examples from our editors:

I didn't find my keys this morning.
She didn't find the book she was looking for at the library.
They didn't find the restaurant we recommended.
He didn't find the solution to the problem.
We didn't find any evidence to support the claim.

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And I didn't find this case silly.
I didn't find any metal alloy.
The statement of complaint, I didn't find it.
To be honest, I didn't find him that memorable.
I didn't find a thing in Defiance.
I didn't find a J.D. Mayfield in her family.
- I didn't find any ring.
I didn't find there is any common interest between us.
I didn't find anything, but...
I didn't find Beatrice to help you.
I didn't find a replacement yet.
I didn't find the money at the restaurant.
I didn't find one grain of carcinoma.
I didn't find any soot in his lungs.
I didn't find everything I was looking for today.
But I didn't find evidence of foul play.
I didn't find any more word... about our baby.
I didn't find any windows without bars.
I didn't find what I was looking for.
I didn't find any bone fragments.

Some alternatives from our editors:

I couldn't find
I was unable to find
I failed to find
I was unsuccessful in finding
I was not able to find

This phrase is correct and used to express present opinions or feelings.

"I don’t find"

This phrase is used to express a present opinion or feeling about something. It indicates a current state of not finding something agreeable or acceptable.

Examples:

I don’t find that movie interesting.
She doesn’t find his jokes funny.
They don’t find the new policy fair.
He doesn’t find the food appealing.
We don’t find the decision satisfactory.

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I don't find answers to my questions anymore.
I don't find your presence very relaxing.
And hope I don't find that torch.
I don't find that a very convincing argument.
I don't find my future ex-boss too brilliant.
You'd be surprised what I don't find pathetic.
I don't find that a useful or even intelligible concept.
No, I don't find it difficult remembering two.
I don't find the creative process in itself rewarding enough.
I don't find a solution to this dilemma.
And I don't find your modesty very convincing, brother.
I don't find your tone appropriate, Detective.
Perhaps I don't find the conversation of women to be stimulating.
So actually I don't find it so difficult.
I don't find any reason to use Bixby over Google Assistant.
I know hearing that would make your lives there a bit more bearable, but no, I don't find your capital beautiful.
And I don't find Mr. Hickok's woman friend.
I don't find this funny at all.
I don't find it funny.
No, I don't find this particularly nice, Arthur.

Alternatives:

I don't think
I don't believe
I don't consider
I don't perceive
I don't regard

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