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sorry for confusing you vs sorry for your confusion

If you want to apologize for having confused someone, it is more direct to say "(I am) sorry for confusing you." "Sorry for your confusion" sounds much less clear (and could possibly be considered rude or hostile).
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Last updated: February 19, 2018 • 131916 views

sorry for confusing you

This phrase is correct.

Use this phrase if you want to apologize for having confused someone with your words or actions.

Some examples from our editors:

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • sorry for having confused you
  • sorry if I have confused you

sorry for your confusion

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

This phrase sounds a bit hostile, as it seems like you might be blaming the subject for his own confusion. It might be better to use a more polite-sounding phrase.
  • Sep 4, 2015 ... Sorry for your confusion. After all, Cuda7.5 for win 10 was released a few days ago. And the problem was resolved perfectly. Thank you.
  • Oct 29, 2013 ... Hi Chandra: So sorry for your confusion. The spritz of olive oil used in the omelet recipe on page 206 isn't enough of a fat to count as a fat, ...
  • Sep 9, 2015 ... She's sorry for your confusion, not for her actions. 0. 8. Click to rate. View all. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users ...
  • Sep 7, 2015 ... GonetoCarolina. Defendant: Thanks. Sorry for your confusion. Don Reed. "I should have written a clearer, more direct stick-up note." Michelle.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • sorry for having confused you
  • sorry if I have confused you
  • sorry if this was confusing

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