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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).

Last Updated: February 19, 2018

sorry for confusing you

This is correct

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

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I know I keep changing the dates; I'm sorry for confusing you.
  • I forgot to update the deadline on our project list; I'm sorry for confusing you.

Some alternatives from our editors:

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

sorry for your confusion

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

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.

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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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