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FAQs

How do you apologize for inconvenience professionally? ›

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.

"I/We apologize for any inconvenience caused." "Sorry for any trouble caused." "Please accept our/my sincere apologies."

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.

We regret any inconvenience that this has caused you, and to show how sorry we are, here's a voucher for 20% off your next order: Discount Code. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and look forward to having you shop with us again soon. If you have any further queries, please don't hesitate to ask.

Use the words "I'm sorry" or "I apologize." Consider using these exact words so the other person knows the purpose of your communication. Avoid saying things like, "I didn't mean to miss the meeting," and instead use, "I sincerely apologize for missing the meeting." Apologize privately.

"Sorry for the inconvenience" lacks an authentic feel and comes across as insincere or formulaic. Repeating it might make customers feel like another transaction rather than valued individuals. And that's where a genuine apology steps in like a superhero, cape and all.

Be specific: Rather than saying "sorry for the inconvenience," be specific about the issue. For example, you can say "sorry for the delay in your order" or "sorry for the technical glitch that caused the problem."

Parking in the city can be a major inconvenience. Bridge repairs cannot be done without some inconvenience to the public. I hope this delay doesn't cause you any inconvenience. The delay was an inconvenience.

He wanted to publicly apologize to his victims. I want to apologize publicly on his behalf to those who have suffered. He apologized profusely to his family and staff. apologize for something I sincerely apologize for the enormous delay in delivery.

What's another way to say "sorry for the inconvenience"? ›

“Please excuse…” Please excuse is an especially formal alternative to sorry for the inconvenience. It's a suitable alternative to use in professional and academic settings, like when writing to a client or to a professor.