聞こうとしなかった

refused to listen

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refused to listen A past negative form meaning someone did not try or was unwilling to listen. Often translated as “wouldn't listen,” especially when emphasizing stubbornness or refusal.
JA: 何度説明しても、彼は私の話を聞こうとしなかった。
EN: No matter how many times I explained, he refused to listen.

なんで彼のアドバイス聞こうとしなかったんだ

Why didn’t you try to listen to his advice?

彼女はどうしても私の忠告聞こうとしなかった

She simply wouldn’t listen to my advice.

彼は私の忠告をどうしても聞こうとしなかった

He simply wouldn't listen to my advice.