admittedly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   As is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly.

   Admittedly, vandalism is a bit of a problem.

2. 2
   adv

   Signals a concession followed by a counterpoint usually headed by but.

   It's only a theory, admittedly, but it might work.

3. 3
   adv

   as acknowledged

Etymology

From admitted + -ly.