You may have used “I didn’t hear from you” in an email before. It’s effective when someone hasn’t replied to a previous message. But you might benefit from a few alternatives that make you sound more polite or professional.
You can refer to the following synonyms to sound more professional:
- As I haven’t heard from you
- Since I did not hear from you
- I’m still awaiting your reply
- I’m keen to hear from you
- I’m awaiting your response
- Please reply
- I’ve yet to hear from you
- I need to hear from you
- I’d like to hear what you have to say
- Please review my previous email
- You have not contacted me
Other ways to say “I did not hear from you” are “as I haven’t heard from you,” “since I did not hear from you,” and “I’m still awaiting your reply.” These are more professional and direct replies. They show that you expected a reply but did not receive one.
1. As I Haven’t Heard From You
“As I haven’t heard from you” is a great synonym. It suggests that you expected someone to reply, but they’ve missed the window to do so. Since they have not replied, you might want to move on without their suggestions or feedback.
It’s good to use professional and direct phrases like this when thinking about what to say instead of “I did not hear from you.” It shows confidence and leadership skills. These suggest you do not have time to wait on a reply, so you will continue without the recipient’s input.
- Dear Harold,
- As I haven’t heard from you, I can only assume you’re on board with the new changes.
- Thank you,
- Peter
2. Since I Did Not Hear From You
“Since I did not hear from you” is another direct phrase to show you how to say, “I did not hear from you.” It shows confidence and professionalism relating to someone not giving you a reply in the designated time (often set by yourself).
Much like the previous section, “since I did not hear from you,” suggests you’re ready to move on regardless of someone’s input. “Since” is used to show that you don’t have any more time to waste waiting for someone to reply.
- Dear Abigail,
- Since I did not hear from you, I will move ahead with the project without you. I believe this is for the best.
- All the best,
- Kingston
3. I’m Still Awaiting Your Reply
“I’m still awaiting your reply” shows a bit of impatience in your email. It shows you wanted someone to reply to you a while ago but have yet to receive that from them. It works well if you want to put a bit of pressure on someone.
A typical response to an email with this phrase would be, “I’m sorry, but here’s my original response.” Obviously, this shows that they were more than able to reply previously; they maybe just didn’t get around to it (or didn’t know what to say).
- Dear Jonas,
- I’m still awaiting your reply regarding the files. I would like to know what happened to them ASAP.
- Kind regards,
- Josephine
4. I’m Keen to Hear From You
“I’m keen to hear from you” is another way to say “I did not hear from you” professionally and politely. It shows you want to remain friendly to the recipient. “Keen to hear from you” also suggests you respect the recipient’s opinion and would like their help.
This phrase works best when you want to be respectful in your email. For example, you might use it when responding to a superior, as it shows you’d like their input. This could encourage them to reply sooner because you are clearly awaiting their help.
- Dear Gob,
- I’m still not sure what my next steps should be. I’m keen to hear from you about this. I’d like to learn from you.
- All the best,
- Ross
5. I’m Awaiting Your Response
“I’m awaiting your response” is a very patient alternative you can use. It shows that you would like someone to respond, but you are happy to “wait” a little longer for that to happen. It’s great to use this when respecting that someone is busy.
“I’m awaiting” is a fairly popular formal phrase. It shows you have had to wait a while, but you are happy to continue waiting a little longer if need be. This gives the recipient a chance to determine what they want to respond to your original email.
- Dear Michael,
- I’m awaiting your response. Have you got anything you’d like to change about the system before continuing?
- My best,
- Sean
6. Please Reply
“Please reply” is a great way to request someone’s attention to a previous email. It’s a good synonym for “I did not hear from you” because it shows you would like a reply to something you sent someone previously.
Don’t be fooled by how simple this one is. It may only have two words in it, but it’s great if you want someone’s direct attention.
It usually encourages people to review a previous email sent to them. They can then reply to it because you asked them to do so politely with “please reply.”
- Dear Melanie,
- Please reply when you have a moment. I’m still unsure whether you’d like me to put you down on this list.
- All the best,
- Stephen
7. I’ve Yet to Hear From You
“I’ve yet to hear from you” shows that you expected a response but have no received it yet. “Yet” works here to show that you’d like someone to respond to you. It’s essentially telling them that they missed the initial response deadline.
This is great to use when you want to encourage someone to reply and give you some feedback. It suggests that they have one more chance to reply before you either move on without them or tell them off for not giving you a reply in the first place.
- Dear Isaac,
- I’ve yet to hear from you, so I will have to pressure you a bit. Please, respond to my previous question as soon as you get this.
- Kind regards,
- Mr. Walker
8. I Need to Hear From You
“I need to hear from you” is good to show desperation. It shows you “need” a response from someone to determine their thoughts based on the information provided. It typically implies you need a response as soon as they receive the new email.
The likelihood is that the email with “I need to hear from you” in it is someone’s last chance. If they do not reply and tell you their thoughts, you can choose to move on to whatever comes next without their input.
- Dear Antoinette,
- I need to hear from you about this. I’m not sure if we’re able to continue without your go-ahead.
- Kindest regards,
- Jac
9. I’d Like to Hear What You Have to Say
“I’d like to hear what you have to say” is a very polite way to remind someone that you have not heard from them. It suggests you would “like” to hear from them, implying that you’re patiently waiting for them to give you a good reply.
This is a great synonym if you’re looking for a respectful and polite way to address someone. You should use it when you respect someone’s opinion or believe they can help you figure out what to do.
- Dear Paulina,
- I’d like to hear what you have to say. I’m sure you have a few good ideas to help me figure this out.
- Best wishes,
- Duncan
10. Please Review My Previous Email
“Please review my previous email” is a formal alternative that works well in most contexts. It shows that you’ve sent something previously that someone has not responded to or looked over. It gives them another chance to check over it.
There can be many reasons why someone hasn’t replied to you yet. “Please review” lets them know that you don’t mind if they’ve taken longer than most. It shows you respect how busy they might be during their working day.
It also encourages them to respond. Now that they’ve received a new email asking them to “review” a previous one, you are encouraging them to respond as soon as they have the chance.
- Dear Maria,
- Please review my previous email as soon as you can. You are the only member of the team who has yet to respond.
- My best,
- Dan
11. You Have Not Contacted Me
“You have not contacted me” is a direct phrase showing that someone has not replied to a previous email and you did not hear from them. This gives you the freedom to move on without the recipient’s input. They probably don’t want to be involved if they don’t want to reply to you.
This phrase works best when someone has already missed their chance to respond to you. “You have not contacted me” is typically followed with whatever your next actions will be, i.e.:
- You have not contacted me, so I’ve gone to someone else.
This lets someone know that you’ve moved on, and do not expect them to reply anymore. It shows you needed a response sooner, but they did not provide one.
- Dear Lewis,
- You have not contacted me, so I’ve had to move on. I’m afraid I cannot wait around for you to complete these tasks for me.
- All the best,
- Willis
Martin holds a Master’s degree in Finance and International Business. He has six years of experience in professional communication with clients, executives, and colleagues. Furthermore, he has teaching experience from Aarhus University. Martin has been featured as an expert in communication and teaching on Forbes and Shopify. Read more about Martin here.
