Sorry for confusion vs Sorry for confusing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Sorry for confusion' is used when apologizing for causing confusion, while 'Sorry for confusing' is used when apologizing for being confusing.

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Sorry for confusion

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

This phrase is used when apologizing for causing confusion or misunderstanding in a situation.

Examples:

Sorry for the confusion. Let me clarify that for you.
I apologize for any confusion my words may have caused.
Please accept my apologies for the confusion earlier.
Sorry for the confusion. I should have explained it better.
I'm sorry for any confusion this may have caused.

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Again, sorry for the confusion.
I understand, and I'm sorry for the confusion...
Sorry for the confusion, señor.
Sorry for the confusion, sir.
Sorry for the confusion, sir.
OK, Well, I'm sorry for the confusion.
Sorry for the confusion, Roy.
Sorry for the confusion, OK?
I am so sorry for the confusion, but we only have the six rooms, and when Dr. Sacani...
I'm really sorry for any confusion, but I have no interest in buying cocaine.
I understand, and I'm sorry for the confusion but I'm sure I can help answer your questions.
I am so sorry for the confusion, but we only have the six rooms, and when Dr. Sacani...
I'm so sorry for the confusion, but she was under strict orders not to mention it to anybody, but I can assure you that she's saved your store over several hundred dollars in the last couple weeks.
Sorry again for the confusion, Pastor.
I'm sorry for offering you my confusion.
I'm sorry for the confusion he might have caused us today. Confusion?
I am very sorry about the confusion.
I'm sorry about the confusion.
I am sorry about the confusion earlier regarding the order of my speech.
We're - we're very sorry about the confusion.

Alternatives:

Sorry for the mix-up
Sorry for the misunderstanding
Sorry for the lack of clarity
Sorry for any inconvenience
Sorry for the error

Sorry for confusing

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for being confusing.

This phrase is used when apologizing for being unclear or causing confusion due to one's actions or words.

Examples:

I'm sorry for confusing you with my explanation.
Sorry for confusing everyone with my directions.
Please forgive me for being confusing earlier.
I apologize for any confusion I may have caused.
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:

Sorry for not being clear
Sorry for the misunderstanding
Sorry for the lack of clarity
Sorry for any confusion
Sorry for the mix-up

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Sorry for confusion vs Sorry for confusing