{"id":11879,"date":"2025-09-22T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=11879"},"modified":"2025-09-17T03:58:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T03:58:27","slug":"ways-to-say-sorry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/","title":{"rendered":"Other Ways to Say \"I'm Sorry\" in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#Other_Ways_to_Say_%E2%80%9CIm_Sorry%E2%80%9D\" >Other Ways to Say &#8220;I&#8217;m Sorry&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CMy_badmistake%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;My bad\/mistake.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CI_messed_up%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;I messed up.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CI_screwed_up%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;I screwed up.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CYou_were_right%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;You were right.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CI_dropped_the_ball%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;I dropped the ball.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CPlease_forgive_me%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Please forgive me.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CI_owe_you_an_apology%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;I owe you an apology.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CMy_apologies%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;My apologies.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CI_feel_terrible_about_%E2%80%A6_%E2%80%9C\" >&#8220;I feel terrible about \u2026 &#8220;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#%E2%80%9CI_was_out_of_line%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;I was out of line.&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/ways-to-say-sorry\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Made a mistake?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need to apologize, \"I'm sorry\" is a simple and effective phrase to use, but it's only one example of many other possibilities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will introduce ten alternatives to \"I'm sorry\" along with example sentences. Some of these alternatives are appropriate in professional settings, while others are better to use with friends. Let's take a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ways_to_Say_%E2%80%9CIm_Sorry%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Other Ways to Say &#8220;I&#8217;m Sorry&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMy_badmistake%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;My bad\/mistake.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035638\/im_sorry_other_ways_1-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"A little girl covering her mouth with her hands as a way to say &quot;I'm sorry&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-11884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035638\/im_sorry_other_ways_1-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035638\/im_sorry_other_ways_1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035638\/im_sorry_other_ways_1-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These two phrases are great to use with friends in casual situations when your mistake wasn't too serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Oops! I forgot to take out the trash this morning. <strong>My mistake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"My bad\" sounds more casual than \"My mistake.\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141737\/avatar_28.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">You're late.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141604\/avatar_11.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>My bad<\/strong>; I couldn't find my keys.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CI_messed_up%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;I messed up.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This casual phrase is a short way of saying that you've made a mess of a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I shouldn't have lost my temper like that. <strong>I messed up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>We messed up<\/strong>; we should have asked you first.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Messed up\" doesn't always mean \"I'm sorry\" \u2014&nbsp;in some situations, it simply means \"I made a mistake.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The last time I tried this recipe, I <strong>messed up<\/strong>, so I'm going to try it again. Hopefully I'll do better this time!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CI_screwed_up%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;I screwed up.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Screwed up\" is even more informal than \"messed up,\" so use it carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I accidentally told John about the surprise party we were planning for him. <strong>I screwed up<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CYou_were_right%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;You were right.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Telling someone that they were correct when you originally thought they weren't is an effective way to say you're sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>You were right.<\/strong> I shouldn't have been so <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/stubborn\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAALDjQ\">stubborn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CI_dropped_the_ball%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;I dropped the ball.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035702\/im_sorry_other_ways_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A young businessman bowing to show that he's sorry\" class=\"wp-image-11885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035702\/im_sorry_other_ways_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035702\/im_sorry_other_ways_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035702\/im_sorry_other_ways_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035702\/im_sorry_other_ways_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035702\/im_sorry_other_ways_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Dropping the ball\" is making a mistake. This phrase is often used in business situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It was our team's job to handle it, and we <strong>dropped the ball<\/strong>. I take full responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't forget that you can use some of these phrases together with \"I'm sorry\" to form a fuller apology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm sorry for dropping the ball. I won't let it happen again.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/business-work\/7-business-english-expressions-that-come-from-sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>7 Business English Expressions That Come from Sports<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CPlease_forgive_me%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;Please forgive me.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking someone for forgiveness is a strong way to show that you were wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I shouldn't have yelled at you like that.<strong> Please forgive me.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use this phrase together with other examples from the list. You'll see this demonstrated later in the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CI_owe_you_an_apology%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;I owe you an apology.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this phrase before explaining what you need to apologize for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>I owe you an apology<\/strong>. I was really angry last night, and I said some things that I shouldn't have.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMy_apologies%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;My apologies.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035723\/im_sorry_other_ways_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A waitress saying sorry to upset customers\" class=\"wp-image-11886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035723\/im_sorry_other_ways_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035723\/im_sorry_other_ways_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035723\/im_sorry_other_ways_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035723\/im_sorry_other_ways_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/13035723\/im_sorry_other_ways_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"My apologies\" is a more formal alternative to \"I'm sorry.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>My apologies<\/strong> for keeping you waiting. Are you ready to begin?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to sound even more formal, you can say, \"Please accept my apologies.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Please accept my apologies<\/strong> for the poor service you received. Your meal is <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/free-in-english\/#On_the_house\">on the house<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CI_feel_terrible_about_%E2%80%A6_%E2%80%9C\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;I feel terrible about \u2026 &#8220;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're unhappy about something you've done or the way you treated someone, tell them that you feel terrible about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>I feel terrible about<\/strong> how I treated you. Please forgive me.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CI_was_out_of_line%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>&#8220;I was out of line.&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone who's \"out of line\" is acting inappropriately, so use this phrase to admit that you weren't acting like a good friend, colleague, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My behavior at yesterday's event was <strong>out of line<\/strong>, and I apologize.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Those comments were way<strong> out of line<\/strong>. I don't know what I was thinking \u2014 please forgive me.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/line-idioms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Useful Idioms and Phrasal Verbs With \"Line\"<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While \"I'm sorry\" is effective, if you want to be a fluent speaker, you need to expand your vocabulary with alternatives to fit various situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to practice your English in a real conversation, book a lesson on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engoo<\/a><\/strong>. Engoo lessons are just 25 minutes, and tutors from around the world are ready to help you any time of day. 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