I’m sorry I disappeared vs I’m sorry that I disappeared

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I’m sorry I disappeared' is a more casual and common way of expressing regret for suddenly being absent. 'I’m sorry that I disappeared' is a bit more formal and emphasizes the connection between the apology and the action of disappearing.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

I’m sorry I disappeared

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to express regret for suddenly being absent.

This phrase is a casual way of apologizing for disappearing without notice. It is commonly used in conversations with friends or family.

Examples:

I'm sorry I disappeared last night. My phone died, and I couldn't call you back.
She said, 'I'm sorry I disappeared on you like that. I had an emergency.'

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I'm sorry I disappeared on you the way I did.
I'm sorry I disappeared.
I'm sorry he disappeared on you, Katie.
I'm sorry that I disappeared.
I\'m sorry I insult you with my fiber, sir Vetaders.
I'm sorry I had to do it this way, Tara.
Sorry I'm not ignoring you.
Sorry I'm late, my love.
Sorry I'm so weird about intimacy.
I'm sorry I'm not more experienced in these matters.
I'm sorry I'm yelling.
I'm sorry I'm putting you in this situation, but...
I'm terribly sorry I'm late, Dr Warfield.
I'm sorry I'm late, Professor Summerfield.
I'm really sorry I'm know that office.
I'm sorry I'm late, Commander.
I'm sorry I'm late for our coven.
I'm sorry I'm obsessing on this.
I'm sorry I'm late, my daughter was sick today.
Sorry I'm late for a meeting that I'm running.

Alternatives:

I apologize for disappearing.
I'm sorry for vanishing.
Sorry for going MIA.
I'm sorry for being absent.
Apologies for my sudden disappearance.

I’m sorry that I disappeared

This phrase is also correct and tends to be used in more formal contexts to emphasize the connection between the apology and the action of disappearing.

This phrase is slightly more formal and is often used in written communication or when a more serious tone is needed.

Examples:

I'm sorry that I disappeared without saying goodbye. It was thoughtless of me.
She apologized, saying, 'I'm sorry that I disappeared when you needed me.'

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I'm sorry that I disappeared.
I'm sorry I disappeared on you the way I did.
I'm sorry he disappeared on you, Katie.
Look, I'm sorry that I'm so excited.
I'm sorry that I'm terminally single.
I'm very sorry that I'm trying to be a good example, - but I'm your big sister.
I'm sorry that I came unannounced.
I'm sorry that I left lipstick marks on the phone.
I'm sorry that I got promoted.
I'm sorry that I want us to work on our relationship.
I'm sorry that I pressured you into reaching out to your family.
I'm sorry that I embarrass you.
I'm only sorry that I hated him so much.
I'm sorry that I ignored your feelings.
Now I'm really sorry that I kicked you.
I'm terribly sorry that I upset your mother.
I'm sorry that I had to cancel tonight.
I'm sorry that I didn't reach out sooner.
I'm really sorry that I crashed your barbecue.
I'm really sorry that I walked out.

Alternatives:

I apologize that I disappeared.
I'm sorry for the fact that I disappeared.
Sorry for the disappearance.
I'm sorry for my sudden vanishing.
Apologies for the unexpected disappearance.

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I’m sorry I disappeared vs I’m sorry that I disappeared