Polite Ways to Say "I'm Sorry"

Stop saying "I'm sorry"! Learn three polite alternatives to express apologies in English.

Here are three polite waays to say "I'm sorry" covered in this video.

• Regret. Use "regret" to express sorrow for a mistake or unfortunate event, particularly in formal or written communication. Example: "We deeply regret the misunderstanding."
• Apologize. "Apologize" is a direct and formal way to say sorry, suitable for professional settings or when you want to emphasize the sincerity of your apology. Example: "I sincerely apologize for the delay."
• Forgive. Asking for forgiveness acknowledges the impact of your actions and shows your commitment to not repeating the mistake. Example: "Please, forgive me. It won't happen again."

Watch the video and practice using these ways to say sorry to convey your apologies more effectively.