We apologize for the inconvenience, but we're performing some maintenance. (2024)

FAQs

How do you respond to sorry for inconvenience? ›

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.

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."

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.

“I accept your apology,” or "Thank you for your apology" are appropriate formal responses for business dealings. If the apology comes from a friend or family member, you can be more informal in your response. Try, “I hear what you are saying," “Thanks,” or “It's okay.”

Please accept my sincere apologies

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.

Statements such as “I am sorry that this happened,” or “I am sorry that you are in such pain” capture regret in a blame-free manner. Describe the event and medical response in brief, factual terms. If additional follow-up is indicated, discuss those plans with the patient.

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.

How do you say inconvenience in a formal way? ›

We regret any disruption this may have caused

This “sorry for the inconvenience” alternative expression is a formal way of expressing regret for any trouble resulting from unforeseen circ*mstances, including service interruptions, product recalls, or a change in policy that affects customers.