Learn · Sentences Apologies

I didn’t mean to upset you.

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Sentence

Narrator

I didn’t mean to upset you.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Apologizing

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to upset you.

Explaining Actions

I said that, but I didn't mean to upset you.

Clarifying Intent

Please understand, I didn't mean to upset you; it wasn't my intention.

Responding to Accusation

I know my words came across wrong, but I didn't mean to upset you.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I apologize; it was not my intention to cause you distress.

Casual

Oops, sorry, I didn't mean to bug you.

Simpler English

I didn't want to make you sad.

Phrases to learn

didn't mean to

Used to express that something was unintentional.

upset you

To make someone feel unhappy or angry.