# admittedly

/ædˈmɪtɪdɫi/ (US) · /ɐdmˈɪtɪdli/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/admittedly
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. conceding a point

adverb · CEFR B2

you use this to admit that a fact is true, especially before you say something that disagrees with it.

For teachers: used as a conjunctive adverb to signal a concession, typically followed by a counterpoint introduced by 'but' or 'however'.

- Admittedly, the car is very old, but it is still very reliable for long trips.
- Admittedly, the initial investment is substantial; however, the long-term savings on energy costs will eventually justify the expenditure.

Usage: Usually placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause to introduce a concession.

## Examples

- Admittedly, the price is high, but the quality is excellent.
- Admittedly, the project was delayed, yet the final results exceeded all initial expectations.
- Admittedly, the author's prose can be dense, but the underlying arguments remain compelling and rigorously supported by evidence.

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