Sorry for confusing vs Sorry to confuse

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Sorry for confusing' is used when apologizing for causing confusion, while 'Sorry to confuse' is used when expressing regret for the act of causing confusion.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

Sorry for confusing

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for causing confusion.

This phrase is used when apologizing for causing confusion. It expresses regret for the confusion that was created.

Examples:

I'm sorry for confusing you with my explanation.
Sorry for confusing the issue with my comments.

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I'm sorry if it's confusing.
It's a little confusing, Sorry.
I'm very sorry if this is confusing for you, but what's the world worth if people don't get a second chance?
Look, I'm sorry if I was confusing this morning, but... I've... never met a man who can handle what I do and... I'm not sure you'll be able to cope, so...
Your rapporteur has been anxious to suggest a principled holistic approach which should avoid the necessity for confusing carve-outs and special regimes, present or future, as these merely serve to make our legislation more complex to navigate and less transparent.
STAGE READY FOR CONFUSING, SIR!
We should take particular care to ensure that we make clear and unambiguous statements and that we leave no scope for confusing double standards and overlaps between different regulations.
Sorry for the silent treatment, gossips.
Sorry for what I just did.
Sorry for inconvenience Ms. Gaal.
-Sorry for the joke yesterday.
Sorry for making you lose your friend again.
Sorry for spoiling your evening and...
And I'm sorry for that.
I'm sorry for going through your purse.
Sorry for disappointing you all the time.
Sorry for interrupting, Mister Kadjic.
Sorry for this too brief letter.
Judge will feel sorry for you.
-Sorry for the rude awakening.

Alternatives:

I apologize for causing confusion.
I'm sorry for the confusion.

Sorry to confuse

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing regret for the act of causing confusion.

This phrase is used when expressing regret for the act of causing confusion. It acknowledges the confusion that was created.

Examples:

I'm sorry to confuse you with my explanation.
Sorry to confuse the issue with my comments.

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And this populism continues to confuse production with consumption.
Readmission agreements must resist the impulse to confuse illegal immigration with crime.
Your company spreads lies to confuse innocent people.
Sockets for distribution circuits at different voltages or frequencies shall be impossible to confuse.
I need it to confuse the monitors.
You're just going to confuse him.
You're just trying to confuse me, make me lose my focus.
I've shown you ways to confuse and trap your opponent.
In prison, you start to confuse your hopes and dreams with reality.
Don't try to confuse me with tricks.
Two will be a diversion, to confuse the enemy.
It's a childish trick designed To confuse and intrigue simpletons.
Then he uses her money to hire this legal dream team to confuse the jury and...
Take time so not to confuse him.
There's no need to confuse her.
A trick of nature meant to confuse and annoy.
What he wants is to confuse.
It's a dangerous thing to confuse children with angels.
To confuse you and make you look at yourself.
Try to confuse our Ranger Bob.

Alternatives:

I apologize for causing confusion.
I'm sorry that I confused you.

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Sorry for confusing vs Sorry to confuse