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UK//wʊdənt hæv ˈweɪtɪd ðɪs lɔŋ//US//wʊdənt hæv ˈweɪtɪd ðɪs lɔŋ//

Meaning of Wouldn't have waited this long

Expresses that one would not have expected to wait for a long time.

In simple words: A phrase used to say you didn't expect to wait so long.

Wouldn't have waited this long in a sentence

  • I wouldn't have waited this long if I knew the meeting was canceled.
  • If I had known the bus was late, I wouldn't have waited this long at the stop.
  • She said she wouldn't have waited this long for a response if she had known the truth.
  • He wouldn't have waited this long if it weren't for the heavy traffic.
  • They wouldn't have waited this long to hear from us if they were truly interested.

How to use Wouldn't have waited this long

Use this phrase when expressing a surprise about the duration of a wait. It is often casual and can indicate impatience or disbelief.

Grammar pattern

wouldn't have + past participle

Memory hint

Think: ‘Wouldn’t wait long’, like a clock ticking down eagerly.

Related words

Collocations with Wouldn't have waited this long

  • wouldn't have waited
  • didn't expect to wait
  • waited so long

Synonyms for Wouldn't have waited this long

  • would not have delayed so much
  • wouldn't expect to wait
  • wouldn't take this long

Common mistakes with Wouldn't have waited this long

  • Incorrectly using 'will' instead of 'would'.
  • Confusing past perfect with simple past.
  • Neglecting to use 'have' after 'wouldn't'.

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Frequently asked questions about Wouldn't have waited this long

What does Wouldn't have waited this long mean?

A phrase used to say you didn't expect to wait so long.

What is the definition of Wouldn't have waited this long?

Expresses that one would not have expected to wait for a long time.

How do you use Wouldn't have waited this long in a sentence?

I wouldn't have waited this long if I knew the meeting was canceled.

Can you give another example of Wouldn't have waited this long?

If I had known the bus was late, I wouldn't have waited this long at the stop.

What are synonyms for Wouldn't have waited this long?

Common alternatives include would not have delayed so much, wouldn't expect to wait, wouldn't take this long.

What words go with Wouldn't have waited this long?

It commonly pairs with wouldn't have waited, didn't expect to wait, waited so long.

What are common mistakes when using Wouldn't have waited this long?

Incorrectly using 'will' instead of 'would'. Confusing past perfect with simple past. Neglecting to use 'have' after 'wouldn't'.

How do you pronounce Wouldn't have waited this long?

US: //wʊdənt hæv ˈweɪtɪd ðɪs lɔŋ//, UK: //wʊdənt hæv ˈweɪtɪd ðɪs lɔŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wouldn't have waited this long?

Use this phrase when expressing a surprise about the duration of a wait. It is often casual and can indicate impatience or disbelief.