diff --git a/shortmute/shortmute.py b/shortmute/shortmute.py
index 7141c50..449216c 100644
--- a/shortmute/shortmute.py
+++ b/shortmute/shortmute.py
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ class Shortmute(commands.Cog):
                     await interaction.response.send_message(content="You're trying to shortmute someone who is immune from shortmuting.", ephemeral=True)
                     return
         if  target.guild_permissions.administrator is True:
-            await interaction.response.send_message(content="You cannot shortmute people with the Administrator permission!")
+            await interaction.response.send_message(content="You cannot shortmute people with the Administrator permission!", ephemeral=True)
             return
         if duration in (1, -1):
             readable_duration = f"{duration} minute"