admittedly

adverb

ad·​mit·​ted·​ly əd-ˈmi-təd-lē How to pronounce admittedly (audio)
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Synonyms of admittedlynext
1
: as has been or must be admitted
an admittedly inadequate treatment
2
: it must be admitted
admittedly, we took a chance

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admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that
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But the attendance announced by USC — 51,144 — admittedly felt generous. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 In particular, officials are on the lookout for venomous species, although some admittedly fall through the cracks. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The prospect is both exciting and, admittedly, a little nerve-racking. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 The close of that second day — admittedly of what became an all too short and one-sided Test because of Pakistan’s alarming frailties — brought a fascinating debate on the BBC’s Test Match Special podcast. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admittedly

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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

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The first known use of admittedly was in 1771

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“Admittedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admittedly. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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adverb
ad·​mit·​ted·​ly -əd-lē How to pronounce admittedly (audio)
: acknowledged as true
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