admittedly

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English admitted Middle English -ly English -ly English admittedly From admitted + -ly.

1. As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.

   “Admittedly, vandalism is a bit of a problem.”

   “She was admittedly the one who killed the baron.”

2. Signals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but.

   “It's only a theory, admittedly, but it might work.”

   “Admittedly he can't swim, but he still loves going to the seaside anyway.”