adv

admittedly

adv

Used to acknowledge that something is true, often before making a contrasting point.

"Admittedly, the plan has flaws, but it is still our best option."

"The house is, admittedly, a little small for a family of five."

How to Use Admittedly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA way of saying "I'll grant you that" before adding a "but."

Common pairings

admittedly, but admittedly a little

more admittedly comparative, most admittedly superlative

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_____, the plan has flaws, but it is still our best option.

From admitted + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

granted

granted

wickedly allegedly hurriedly decidedly assuredly excitedly repeatedly reportedly supposedly undoubtedly unexpectedly wholeheartedly

granted