admittedly
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.
Adverb
Examples
Admittedly, vandalism is a bit of a problem.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Signals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but.
Adverb
Examples
It's only a theory, admittedly, but it might work.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “admittedly” mean?
As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.
Is “admittedly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.