Sorry Messages for Coworker

Sincere apology messages for your coworker. A real apology names what went wrong and doesn't add "but".

20 messages · free to copy

  1. 01

    I'm sorry. I was wrong, and you deserved better from me.

  2. 02

    I'm really sorry. I've been thinking about it, and I want to make it right.

  3. 03

    No excuses, just a real apology: I'm sorry.

  4. 04

    I'm sorry for what I said. It wasn't fair, and it wasn't true.

  5. 05

    I messed up, and I know it. I'm sorry, and I'm listening.

  6. 06

    I'm sorry I hurt you. That's the last thing I ever want to do.

  7. 07

    I'd love the chance to talk and fix this. I'm truly sorry.

  8. 08

    A small bunny with a big apology: I'm sorry.

  9. 09

    I value you too much to let this sit. I'm sorry.

  10. 10

    I didn't handle that well. I'm sorry, and I'll do better.

  11. 11

    I'm sorry for not being there when you needed me.

  12. 12

    I was stubborn. You were right. I'm sorry.

  13. 13

    Sorry isn't enough, but it's where I want to start.

  14. 14

    I'm sorry I made a hard day harder for you.

  15. 15

    You matter more to me than being right. I'm sorry.

  16. 16

    I miss things being good between us. I'm sorry for my part.

  17. 17

    I'm sorry for the mix-up. I've learned from it, and I'll make sure it doesn't happen again.

  18. 18

    Sorry for dropping the ball on that. Thanks for your patience while I fix it.

  19. 19

    I'm sorry for how I came across in that meeting. I really value working with you.

  20. 20

    Apologies for the extra work I caused. Coffee is on me this week.

Make it sound like you

A borrowed line is a great start. These three tweaks make it theirs.

  • Own it plainly; skip the excuses.
  • Say what you'll do differently.
  • Give them time to reply.

Send it as a card they'll actually open

Bun holds their name on a little sign, your message types itself in, and a soft tune plays. Free to make.

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