I didn’t mean to upset you.
A2Sentence
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.