Most people dont realize that theres a subtle difference between saying Im sorry. and I apologize. An apology is a formal admission of doing something that shouldnt have been done. It may or may not be heartfelt i.e. a person may apologize without truly feeling remorse. On the other hand, saying I am sorry is a truer admission of regret. It is what we may call a heartfelt apology. If someone says they are sorry but do not truly feel remorse, then they are said to be lying. However, if someone apologizes but are not truly ruing their actions, they are not lying. Im sorry is also used to express sympathy. For example, Im sorry for your loss. There is no such usage for I apologize. An apology is only for wrongdoing.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:27:16 +0000