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"Hoping for your kind understanding" vs "Hoping for your kind understanding on this matter"

Use Hoping for your kind understanding on this matter

Last Updated: December 07, 2017

Hoping for your kind understanding

This might be correct. Use this phrase with caution.

This phrase is used to ask for sympathy and kindness, often when an error has been made or there will be an unfortunate delay. It is sometimes seen as a closing to an email or letter.

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Hoping for your kind understanding on this matter


Some examples from our editors:

  • I need to book some time off work as there has been a death in my family. I am hoping for your kind understandingon this matter.
  • Unfortunately, your items will not be delivered on time as the shipment was delayed in customs for longer than expected. Hoping for your kind understandingon this matter,
  • I would like to request a refund for the dancing lessons I purchased, as I have broken both of my legs in a skiing accident and will be unable to attend the classes. I am hoping for your kind understandingregarding this situation.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Hoping for your kind consideration on this matter
  • Your compassion on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
  • Hoping for your assistance regarding this situation.

This phrase is used to ask for sympathy and kindness, often when an error has been made or there will be an unfortunate delay. It is sometimes seen as a closing to an email or letter.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • I need to book some time off work as there has been a death in my family. I am hoping for your kind understanding on this matter.
  • Unfortunately, your items will not be delivered on time as the shipment was delayed in customs for longer than expected. Hoping for your kind understanding on this matter,
  • I would like to request a refund for the dancing lessons I purchased, as I have broken both of my legs in a skiing accident and will be unable to attend the classes. I am hoping for your kind understanding on this matter.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Hoping for your kind consideration on this matter
  • Your compassion on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
  • Hoping for your kind understanding regarding this situation.

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