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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For a lot of people, especially those who have to work late, this can admittedly be a challenge. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 Not a whole lot, admittedly, since there was reportedly a strict no-phone policy for guests (as well as event staff and security). — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 Still, Caywood was admittedly nervous about posting the finished product online. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The tournament is admittedly larger this time, with 93 matches having already been played, compared to just 64 in previous tournaments. — Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for admittedly

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

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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

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