If you think you have hurt someone or made them feel bad, you might want to say sorry to them. Here are some expressions you can use when apologising:
- I’m (really/ terribly/ so) sorry for being late. It won’t happen again.
- Please excuse my late response.
- I apologise for not calling earlier.
- I’d like to apologise for not returning your call.
- My apologies for the delay.
- Please accept my apology for the inconvenience.
- I’m afraid I can’t help you.
- Excuse me for interrupting.
- Sorry about the mess. I didn’t have time to clear it up.
- Forgive me for what I said earlier. I didn’t mean to hurt you.
- I shouldn’t have said that. Don’t be mad at me.
- I was wrong. Can you forgive me?
- Pardon me for being so rude.
- I regret to inform you that your application has been denied. (formal)
- I beg your pardon. / Pardon. / Sorry. (used, for example, when stepping on someone’s foot)
