I’m sorry for not being able to attend the meeting.
B1Sentence
Narrator
I’m sorry for not being able to attend the meeting.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Apologies
I apologize for my inability to attend the meeting.
Explaining Absence
I couldn't make it to the meeting due to a prior commitment.
Offering an Alternative
I'm sorry I missed the meeting; can I get the minutes?
Expressing Regret
I regret that I was unable to be present at the meeting.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Please accept my apologies for my absence from the meeting.
Casual
So sorry I missed the meeting!
Simpler English
I'm sorry I couldn't be at the meeting.
Phrases to learn
I'm sorry for
Expressing regret or apology for something.
not being able to
Expressing inability to perform an action.