admittedly
gb/ædmˈɪtɪdli/ us/ædmˈɪtɪdli/
B2
Inglês
igaz, hogy, be kell vallani, kétségtelenül, elismerten, bevallottan, saját bevallása szerint
B2
1
igaz, hogy
B1
Padrão de uso:
Admittedly, [clause] (but [clause]).
Admittedly, I was nervous, but I still went on stage.
Igaz, ideges voltam, de mégis színpadra léptem.
Admittedly, the proposal has risks; however, doing nothing is worse.
Igaz, a javaslatnak vannak kockázatai, de semmit sem tenni még rosszabb.
She’s strict, admittedly, yet her students learn a lot.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Admittedly, I made a mistake.
Be kell vallanom, hibáztam.
Admittedly, it is expensive, but it lasts a long time.
Igaz, drága, de sokáig tart.
Erro comum:
Do not use *admittingly* (nonstandard). Do not confuse with *admirably*.
Significado
used to concede a point
Colocações
admittedly, but
|admittedly, however
|admittedly, though
|admittedly, I
|admittedly, we
|admittedly, it is
|admittedly, there is
|admittedly, this
|admittedly true
|admittedly not
Sinónimos
granted (Often shorter and more conversational; common in 'Granted, ... but ...'.)
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to be fair (More informal and explicitly signals fairness/balance.)
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concededly (More formal and less common.)
Temas
conversation
|argumentation
|writing
Definição
You use it to say: “I agree this is true.”
Used to say that you accept something is true, often before adding a contrasting statement or a further point.
B2
FORMAL
2
elismerten
C1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is admittedly [adjective/participle].
The evidence is admittedly incomplete, so the conclusion is tentative.
A bizonyítékok kétségtelenül hiányosak, ezért a következtetés csak előzetes.
It’s an admittedly risky move, but it could pay off.
Ez kétségtelenül kockázatos lépés, de akár kifizetődő is lehet.
His approach was admittedly unconventional for the time.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The room was admittedly small.
A szoba kétségtelenül kicsi volt.
The report is admittedly limited.
A jelentés elismerten korlátozott.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse it where simple 'really/very' is needed; it signals acknowledgment, not intensity.
Significado
as is openly acknowledged
Colocações
admittedly difficult
|admittedly flawed
|admittedly incomplete
|admittedly biased
|admittedly limited
|admittedly small
|admittedly outdated
|admittedly imperfect
|admittedly controversial
|admittedly subjective
Sinónimos
acknowledgedly (Very formal and rare; similar meaning.)
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undeniably (Stronger: suggests it cannot be denied, not merely conceded.)
Temas
writing
|description
Definição
It means “as everyone accepts/admits.”
Used to mean that a description is accepted as true, often modifying an adjective, participle, or phrase.
C1
3
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is admittedly [noun/adjective].
He is admittedly a beginner, so he’s still learning the basics.
Bevallottan kezdő, ezért még az alapokat tanulja.
She’s admittedly no expert, but she has practical experience.
Bevallottan nem szakértő, de van gyakorlati tapasztalata.
I’m admittedly not a morning person.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I am admittedly a beginner.
Bevallottan kezdő vagyok.
He is admittedly not an expert.
Bevallottan nem szakértő.
Erro comum:
Be careful: it usually implies the person has openly said it, not just that you think it is true.
Significado
according to what someone admits
Colocações
admittedly a
|admittedly an
|admittedly not a
|admittedly no
|admittedly the
|admittedly my
|admittedly his
|admittedly her
Sinónimos
by their own admission (A longer phrase with the same idea; more explicit.)
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self-confessed (Usually used before a noun (e.g., 'a self-confessed foodie').)
Temas
conversation
|reporting
Definição
It means “by their own admission.”
Used to indicate that something is true based on what a person has said or admitted about themselves.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
admittedly
IPA
GB/ædmˈɪtɪdli/
US/ædmˈɪtɪdli/
Sílabas e acento
ad - mit - tedly (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mit)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: admittedly
- Plural: admittedlies
Família de palavras
Forms
admittedlies
noun
Related words
admittance
noun
Negative and opposite forms
inadmissible
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
admissible
adjective C1
admissibility
noun C1
Expressões
admittedly so
1/ædmˈɪtɪdli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
formal
agreeing that it is true
It means “Yes, that is true.”
Exemplos
- The process is slow—admittedly so—but it’s reliable.
- It was a risky decision, admittedly so, given the lack of data.
- The rules are strict, admittedly so, because safety matters.
admittedly, ...
1/ædmˈɪtɪdli | |/
fixed phrase
introduces a concession
It means “I accept this is true.”
Exemplos
- Admittedly, I didn’t handle that well.
- Admittedly, it’s not perfect, but it works.
- Admittedly, we were late to the meeting.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Admittedly, I forgot.
- Admittedly, it is hard.
admittedly, [clause], but [clause].
1/ædmˈɪtɪdli | klˈɔz | bˈʌt klˈɔz ‖/
fixed phrase
concede then contrast
It means “This is true, but something else is also true.”
Exemplos
- Admittedly, the hotel is far from the center, but it’s much cheaper.
- Admittedly, I was annoyed, but I shouldn’t have shouted.
- Admittedly, the deadline is tight, but we can still finish on time.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Admittedly, it is late, but we can talk for five minutes.
yes, admittedly.
1/jˈɛs | ædmˈɪtɪdli ‖/
fixed phrase
agreeing with a criticism
It means “Yes, that’s true,” often before adding more.
Exemplos
- Yes, admittedly, I should have told you sooner.
- Yes, admittedly, the first version was messy, but we fixed it.
- Yes, admittedly, I was wrong about the timing.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Yes, admittedly, I forgot.