MEME REFERENCE

I have failed you

Use when expressing sincere guilt after letting someone down

What it expresses

Guilt arises from a specific failure to fulfill a responsibility

Example

You promised to save your friend a seat and forgot, then send this dramatic apology when they arrive.

When not to use it

A minor preference was never promised and nobody relied on you; solemn guilt would invent a serious obligation.

• guilt
• failure
• sincere
• letting down
• responsibility