For example, you could say: "I'm sorry that I snapped at you yesterday.I feel embarrassed and ashamed by the way I acted." Your words need to be sincere and authentic . Be honest with yourself, and with the other person, about why you want to apologize.
“I'm sorry I lost my temper last night. I've been under a lot of pressure at work, but that's no excuse for my behavior. I love you and will try harder not to take my frustrations out on you.”
I'm terribly sorry for everything, my intention was to never hurt you at all. Please let me know if there's anything at all that I can do to make it up to you. We both know that I'm not great with words, but I know I've completely messed up and just want to say that I'm so sorry.
I know I've hurt you. I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart. I shouldn't have behaved the way I did. I want you to know that I love you and will do anything for you to forgive me and allow me back into your life.
Since I made a mistake and upset you, I am currently ashamed. I hope you can still give me a chance to change and make it up to you. It may be hard for you to understand it right now, but I love you more than humanly possible. You are the best thing that has happened to me, and I am sorry for hurting your feelings.
I (want to) sincerely apologize. A formal and polite way to say you're sorry. I'd like to apologize for how I reacted/behaved. Apologize in a formal manner or for something very serious.
How do you express an apology without saying sorry?
Instead of apologizing, use phrases like '“I'd love to add,” “I think that,” or “Here's a different perspective.” These phrases help you contribute without sounding scared to do so.
So how do you apologize when you aren't wrong, or rather, if you believe you aren't wrong? Start by acknowledging how the other person feels. Like any other apology, express regret over what happened. If you're apologizing on behalf of someone on your team, don't make excuses for them.
I am writing to apologize for my disrespectful behavior. I understand that my words and actions were inappropriate and I sincerely regret my actions. I know that I have caused you a great deal of hurt and distress and for that I am deeply sorry.
Don't say things like “I really didn't mean it when I said…” or “I did x because Sally did y…”. It lessens the effectiveness of the apology by making you sound insincere. Shifting blame. Avoid saying things like “I'm sorry you were offended” or “I'm sorry the group felt like I was out of line”.
Recognize your mistake and understand what you did wrong. An apology doesn't mean much if we're just saying, “I'm sorry,” to get out of trouble with someone we care about. ...
A quick recap on how to apologize: (1) Acknowledge the action, (2) acknowledge the impact, and (3) acknowledge the intention. Ideally, an apology has all three of these components, no less than the first two at least. Acknowledge the action, the impact, and then the intention.
A true apology does not include the word “but” (“I'm sorry, but …”). “But” automatically cancels out an apology, and nearly always introduces a criticism or excuse. A true apology keeps the focus on your actions—and not on the other person's response.
