admittedly
word
Definition
Used to say that something is true, especially when admitting a fact that makes your point weaker or gives the other side some credit.
Usage & Nuances
'Admittedly' is formal and used mainly in writing or thoughtful speech. It often starts sentences and signals a concession: 'Admittedly, it was expensive.' Do not use for strong apologies; it shows objective admission more than regret.
Spanish: ciertamente - hay que admitirloPortuguese (BR): admitidamente - convenhamosPortuguese (PT): admitidamente - convenhamosChinese (Simplified): 不可否认地 - 诚然Chinese (Traditional): 不可否認地 - 誠然Hindi: स्वीकार करना होगाArabic: لا شك أن - من المُعترف بهBengali: স্বীকার করতে হয় - মেনে নিতে হয়Russian: признавая - надо признатьJapanese: 確かに - 認めざるを得ないがVietnamese: phải thừa nhận rằng - công nhận làKorean: 인정하건대 - 솔직히 말하면Turkish: kabul etmek gerekir ki - doğrusuUrdu: ماننا پڑے گا - تسلیم کرنا ہوگاIndonesian: memang - diakui
Example Sentences
Admittedly, he has more experience than I do.
basic
The movie was, admittedly, a bit too long.
basic
Admittedly, I could have studied harder for the test.
basic
Admittedly, I’m not great at cooking, but I’m learning.
natural
The weather was, admittedly, not ideal for a picnic.
natural
It’s a difficult task, admittedly, but not impossible.
natural