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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."

The sentence is typically used to apologize for an action that could potentially cause someone an inconvenience. For example, you could use the sentence "Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but I will need to reschedule our meeting for next week.". We're really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause".

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.

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.

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."

No problem / No worries / Don't worry about it. It happens. I forgive you / You're forgiven. I appreciate your apology. / I accept your apology.

Dear [Customer's Name], I am writing to extend my apologies for the inconvenience caused by the defective product you received from [Company Name]. We take pride in delivering high-quality products, and it is disheartening to learn that the product you received did not meet our gold standard of excellence.

“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.

How do you say inconvenience in a positive way? ›

Instead of saying sorry for the inconvenience, try to come up with something that conveys respect for the customer and shows professionalism in your approach: "We apologize for any inconvenience caused and are committed to making things right. Please allow us the opportunity to rectify the situation."

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.