English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "sorry to seem so unprofessional" Mean?
Learn what "sorry to seem so unprofessional" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Apologize
No, sorry to seem so unprofessional.
This is a polite apology for behavior or speech that may have seemed inappropriate in a formal setting.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is apologizing for sounding unprofessional.
Usage Scenario
Use it at work or in a serious conversation when you want to soften your tone. It sounds formal and slightly self-conscious.
Better ways to say it
1
Sorry if I seem unprofessional.
2
I apologize for seeming unprofessional.
3
Sorry for being unprofessional.
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