admittedly

adverb

ad·​mit·​ted·​ly əd-ˈmi-təd-lē 

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1

: as has been or must be admitted

an admittedly inadequate treatment

2

: it must be admitted

admittedly, we took a chance

Synonyms

• actually
• forsooth
• frankly
• honestly
• indeed
• really
• truly
• truthfully
• verily

Examples of admittedly in a Sentence

admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that

Recent Examples on the Web

The Tigers will need Cobb to eat innings, and admittedly, that’s scary for a guy who has struggled to stay healthy. —Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024

The year’s most distinguished show, winner of 18 Emmys, Shōgun can admittedly be challenging. —Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024

This is the densest section but, admittedly, there’s fifty years of lore out there and new DMs have to start somewhere. —Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024

Outer Range's first season was admittedly scattered, but compellingly so, with creator Brian Watkins testing out narrative styles, thematic concerns, and aesthetic arrangements that finally began to cohere in season 2. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

admitted "received as true or valid" (from past participle of admit entry 1) + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing admittedly

• self-admittedly

Kids Definition

admittedly

adverb

ad·​mit·​ted·​ly -əd-lē 

: acknowledged as true