admittedly
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of admittedly
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Which, admittedly, is less fun than pretending to be trapped in a submarine while a scammer begs you to buy gift cards.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Not only is Cannes a premier global marketing launchpad, but distributors admittedly face pressure from filmmakers who want their moment in the spotlight in the festival’s famous 2,300-seat Lumière theater.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Spirit’s routes and airport slots, while attractive to some other airlines, are admittedly unlikely to be game changers for any company.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
But it has also benefited, to an admittedly much lesser extent, the female side of the sport.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
They were, admittedly, startled, but there was no reason for worry: they were on the fastest horses in the kingdom, and the lead was already theirs.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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