admittedly.

Used to acknowledge a point, limitation, or disadvantage before continuing an argument.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• admittedly limited
• admittedly difficult

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Admittedly, the sample is small, but the pattern warrants further study.

Usage notes

Primary category: analysis / argumentation / evidence. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common.