admittedly
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of admittedly
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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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
Audience members clapped and sang along to “Thriller” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” and whooped every time Michael — played with admittedly impressive accuracy by Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar — hit a spin or kick.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
But it has also benefited, to an admittedly much lesser extent, the female side of the sport.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“The subsequent rollout has admittedly gone slower than expected. Bears argue that this is a signal that Tesla’s technology doesn’t work,” wrote Percoco.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
He couldn’t speak it, definitely couldn’t read it, and hadn’t, admittedly, done much digging on the particulars of the theater’s history with it at all.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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