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FAQs

What is a better way of saying "sorry for the inconvenience"? ›

Some good direct synonyms for "sorry for the inconvenience" would be: "I/We apologize for the inconvenience." "I/We apologize for any inconvenience caused." "Sorry for any trouble caused." "Please accept our/my sincere apologies."

"I recognize the effort it took for you to apologize, and I want you to know that I appreciate it. It shows me that you understand the impact of what happened and are taking steps to make things right."

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. This is more than a minor inconvenience. The closing of the shop caused great inconvenience. We have apologised for the inconvenience caused and are making sure that we put this right.

Please accept my sincere apologies

I am writing to express my regret for [briefly state issue]. Please accept my sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. Rest assured, measures have been taken to fix [the issue] and prevent a recurrence. Thank you for your understanding.

What Does The Phrase 'Sorry For The Inconvenience' Mean? By saying 'sorry for the inconvenience', you express regret to a customer for the error and for the discomfort that your actions (or lack thereof) have caused. In customer support, it is common to use this phrase, but there are better ways of saying it.

For example, you could say: "I'm sorry that I snapped at you yesterday. I feel embarrassed and ashamed by the way I acted." Your words need to be sincere and authentic . Be honest with yourself, and with the other person, about why you want to apologize.

Say what it is that you're apologizing for. Be specific. Show you understand why it was bad, take ownership, and show that you understand why you caused hurt. Don't make excuses.

What can I say instead of it's OK after an apology? ›

Many students say, “its ok”, after receiving an apology. A better and more appropriate response to the person apologizing would be, “I accept your apology”, rather than saying its ok, as it is not ok.

Apologize cheerfully and sincerely. Do not express feelings of guilt. Explain what you will do to correct the mistake or situation. Assure the person that this will not happen again.

Offer a brief and gracious reply. You might say something along the lines of “I know you didn't mean to hurt me. I accept your apology” or “I understand why you may have made that decision. I'm ready to move on from it now.”

I hope I'm not interrupting at an inconvenient time.

This phrase is as close as a direct synonym to sorry to bother you as you can get. Sorry to bother you, but I would like to know the status of the report. I hope I'm not interrupting at an inconvenient time, but I would like to know the status of the report.

We regret any disruption this may have caused

This “sorry for the inconvenience” alternative expression is a formal way of expressing regret for any trouble resulting from unforeseen circ*mstances, including service interruptions, product recalls, or a change in policy that affects customers.

Please accept my sincerest apologies. I am at fault and take full responsibility. Please forgive me. I'm regretful.