admittedly
adverb/ədˈmɪtɪdli/
Frequency rank: #7,282 most common English word
Meaning
used to acknowledge that something is true, even if it is inconvenient or unwelcome.
Example sentence
The task is admittedly difficult, but I believe we can finish it on time.
Synonyms & related words
- granted
- undeniably
- concededly
- truthfully
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