admittedly

CEFRC1

/æˈdmɪtɪdli/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    Used to say that something is true, even if it is not ideal.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    Signals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but.

Examples

  • Admittedly, models of hegemonic order cannot provide an explanation for all observed successful bargaining strategies.

  • She is a beauty, admittedly, but she has her faults.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.

More examples

In context

  • He is admittedly an able leader.

  • Admittedly, vandalism is a bit of a problem.

  • It's only a theory, admittedly, but it might work.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From admitted + -ly.