wouldnt have wanted vs wouldnt want

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Wouldn't have wanted' is used to talk about a past situation where someone did not want something, while 'wouldn't want' is used to express a current lack of desire for something.

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wouldnt have wanted

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a past situation where someone did not want something.

This phrase is used to express a lack of desire for something in the past. It is often used in hypothetical or conditional statements.

Examples:

I wouldn't have wanted to miss the opportunity to travel.
She wouldn't have wanted to hurt his feelings.
They wouldn't have wanted to be late for the meeting.

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If he wouldnt have come, we would have waited forever.
The Republicans have wanted entitlement reform since Johnson.
Life must have wanted another beautiful creature on this planet.
"Dermot would have wanted us to be happy".
They wouldn't have wanted anyone turning up.
I have wanted to see this since med school.
He must have wanted to capture something incriminating on Conrad.
It's not what Irisa would have wanted.
Lady Mary must have wanted to see Lord Gillingham while she was in London.
The Russians have wanted Bauer's head since he murdered their people.
That's the reunion I'd have wanted with our dad.
It's what Paul would have wanted.
I think that's what Eddie would have wanted.
I have wanted nothing more than for you to meet someone who is amazing.
She would have wanted you to move on.
But never tell me again what Anna would have wanted.
My father never would have wanted that.
He'd have wanted you to be happy.
It's what Dave would have wanted.
He would have wanted me to have this chance.

Alternatives:

wouldn't have wished
wouldn't have desired
wouldn't have liked

wouldnt want

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current lack of desire for something.

This phrase is used to indicate a lack of desire for something in the present. It is often used to express preferences or intentions.

Examples:

I wouldn't want to go out in this weather.
She wouldn't want to miss the opportunity.
They wouldn't want to upset their parents.

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And on the ground, I wouldnt want to meddle in your private affair's.
I wouldnt want him if he were dipped in gold du'st.
I wouldnt want to make you nervous; besides, I'm in a hurry
lil tell you later, now go on practicing, I wouldnt want to interrupt you.

Alternatives:

wouldn't desire
wouldn't like
wouldn't prefer

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wouldnt have wanted vs wouldnt want