Learn · Sentences Apologies

I apologize for not being more attentive during the meeting.

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Sentence

Narrator

I apologize for not being more attentive during the meeting.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should apologize for not paying attention during the meeting.

Describing Habits

I often find myself not fully focused in meetings, so I make sure to apologize afterward.

Asking About Others

Did you apologize for the distraction you caused during the meeting?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If I had been more attentive, I wouldn't have needed to apologize.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I offer my sincerest apologies for any lack of attention demonstrated during the meeting.

Casual

Sorry I wasn't paying better attention in the meeting.

Simpler English

I'm sorry I didn't listen well during the meeting.

Phrases to learn

apologize for

To express regret or remorse for something.

not being attentive

Not paying close attention; being distracted.