Admittedly Meaning
/æˈdmɪtɪdli/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advAs is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.
advSignals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but.
Sentence Examples
Admittedly, models of hegemonic order cannot provide an explanation for all observed successful bargaining strategies.
He is admittedly an able leader.
She is a beauty, admittedly, but she has her faults.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The task is difficult, but ____, it is not impossible with enough effort.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____, the task was much more difficult than we first imagined.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English admitted Middle English -ly English -ly English admittedly From admitted + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Adopting a computerlike countermeasure for a problem enabled by computer algorithms is admittedly an unnatural practice."
— 2024 June 5, Ben Guarino, “Defend Yourself against AI Impostor Scams with a Safe Word”, in Scientific American:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The task is difficult, but ____, it is not impossible with enough effort.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
____, the task was much more difficult than we first imagined.