admittedly
adverb B2- 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.
- 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.
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