admittedly (어드**밋**티들리) — used to express the speaker's or writer's acceptance that something is the case or that there is room for doubt about it
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to express the speaker's or writer's acceptance that something is the case or that there is room for doubt about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈmɪtɪdli/
Korean meaning: 인정하건대, 솔직히 말하면 (자신의 주장에 약간의 반박이나 제약이 있음을 인정할 때)
Korean pronunciation: 어드**밋**티들리
Example Sentences
- Admittedly, my cooking skills are about as impressive as a penguin's flying abilities.
- The movie was, admittedly, better than I expected.
- Admittedly, staying up all night to finish the project wasn't my brightest idea.
admittedly
ADVERB//ədˈmɪtɪdli//
used to express the speaker's or writer's acceptance that something is the case or that there is room for doubt about it
A admittedly honest speaker acknowledges limitations during a professional presentation
Admittedly, doubt and clarity coexist — when we accept our limits, truth's light ignites
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the English verb 'admit' (from Latin 'admittere', meaning 'to allow or grant') combined with the adverbial suffix '-edly', which forms adverbs from adjectives.
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📝Examples
“Admittedly, my cooking skills are about as impressive as a penguin's flying abilities.”
“The movie was, admittedly, better than I expected.”
“Admittedly, staying up all night to finish the project wasn't my brightest idea.”
“The solution is admittedly complex but necessary.”
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