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I hate being vs I hate to be

Both "I hate being" and "I hate to be" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "I hate being" is used when expressing dislike for the current state or condition one is in, while "I hate to be" is used when expressing reluctance or unwillingness to be in a particular situation.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

I hate being

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express dislike for the current state or condition one is in.

This phrase is used to express dislike for the current state or condition one is in. It is often followed by a gerund (verb form ending in -ing).

Examples:

I hate being late for appointments.
She hates being the center of attention.
They hate being stuck in traffic.

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I hate being late for church.
And I hate being called roomie.
I hate being inside all day around all those machines.
I hate being this far from the ocean.
I hate being the new girl.
And, Sarah... I hate being a lawyer.
I hate being the center of anything.
I hate being alone this time of year.
I hate being a latchkey kid.
I... Sometimes I hate being a doctor.
I hate being a receptionist, even at a museum.
I hate being a receptionist, even at a museum.
Sometimes I hate being a doctor.
I hate being the center of anything.
Sometimes I hate being the oldest.
I hate being trapped in small places.
You know how much I hate being in the spotlight.
Just like you, I hate being marketed to.
But now that we're married, I hate being touched.
You know, I hate being the bad guy.

Alternatives:

I dislike being
I can't stand being
I detest being
I loathe being
I abhor being

I hate to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express reluctance or unwillingness to be in a particular situation.

This phrase is used to express reluctance or unwillingness to be in a particular situation. It is often followed by an adjective or a noun.

Examples:

I hate to be the bearer of bad news.
She hates to be the center of attention.
They hate to be in debt.

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I hate to be a downer, but it's getting really late.
I hate to be the one to burst his bubble.
Listen, I hate to be that guy, but...
I hate to be a downer, but one other thing.
I hate to be the one saying this.
I hate to be crass, but in the circumstances...
But then, I hate to be appropriate.
And I hate to be so ironic and sarcastic about it but it's the truth.
I hate to be the one to say this, but we're stranded here.
Ladies, I hate to be the bad guy here, but we need to shut this party down.
I hate to be discourteous, but this is a private exit for my patients.
I hate to be the one to tell you this.
I hate to be a gushing fan, but I would love to get your autograph if I...
I hate to be vulgar, but there's video of what happened last night.
I hate to be the one non-scientist that picks this up, guys.
I hate to be rude, but it's an emergency.
I hate to be a Debbie downer, but it looks like all the others.
Guys, I hate to be the girl that, like, makes every conversation about her, - but let's be honest.
And I hate to be vulgar, but I have to ask you for some money.
Look, I hate to be the one to say this, but you don't have a choice.

Alternatives:

I don't want to be
I would rather not be
I prefer not to be
I am averse to being
I am disinclined to be

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