Admittedly Meaning - Admittedly Defined - Admittedly Definition - Admittedly Examples - Admittedly

[00:00:00]Hi there, students.

[00:00:03]Admittedly, Okay, admittedly is acknowledging something that might weaken your argument. It might weaken your point.

[00:00:16]But then you go on to talk more about it. So, admittedly the plan has risks, but there are also enormous potential rewards. Admittedly, you're acknowledging that something is true. You're confessing. You're admitting.

[00:00:38]So, admittedly it's an advert to acknowledge something that might be uncomfortable, unexpected.

[00:00:46]Um admittedly, yes. Admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that last night.

[00:00:54]So, admittedly, this is This first appeared in the late 18th century in the English language. Admittedly, vandalism is a bit of a problem.

[00:01:06]She was admit- admittedly the one who killed the baron.

[00:01:11]So, acknowledged to be true by general admission.

[00:01:17]Um a confession.

[00:01:20]So, admittedly it's rather expensive, but you don't need to use much of it.

[00:01:26]Admittedly, Venice wasn't a very big place, but there was little chance of meeting her again by accident.

[00:01:36]So, you're accepting that something is true before you go on by general admission. Admittedly, I'm afraid, but I'm going to do it anyway.

[00:01:47]It's only a theory, admittedly, but the pieces fit together. It must be admitted. It's undeniable. It must be said. To be fair or honest.

[00:01:59]Um it's only a theory, admittedly, but admittedly, economists often disagree among themselves.

[00:02:08]So, you when you're agreeing that something is true, um especially perhaps unwillingly, admittedly, I could have tried harder, but I still don't think all this criticism is fair.

[00:02:23]Admittedly, the ball was close to the line, but I'm sure it wasn't out.

[00:02:28]Admittedly, I'm no art expert, but I think that picture is awful.

[00:02:34]Admittedly, there is a serious problem that must be dealt with.

[00:02:39]So, you're admitting it. You're saying, "Yes, this is This point is true. This unfavorable point is true."

[00:02:46]Um it's about confessing or conceding a weakness before continuing with your main argument.

[00:02:55]Um admittedly, I could have practiced more before the recital. It's making a concession. Or to weigh contrasting points. The restaurant is admittedly quite expensive, but the food is very good.

[00:03:11]Ad- uh The joke was admittedly risky, but the crowd loved it.

[00:03:17]So, it's conceding a point, often before making a contrasting statement um about it. Admittedly, the recipe is complicated, but the final dessert is absolutely delicious.

[00:03:33]So, you're confessing or acknowledging a fact before making a counterargument.

[00:03:39]The initial investment is high, but it saves money in the long run.

[00:03:45]The hotel room was clean, though admittedly on the small side.

[00:03:50]It was admittedly difficult to hear the speaker over the roar of the crowds.

[00:03:57]Our current strategy admittedly has a few flaws that need fixing.

[00:04:04]Um, they were outplayed by the opposition admittedly.

[00:04:09]The commute is much shorter now admittedly. So, it's about admitting something. It's about um, agreeing that something is true before going going back and doing something against it.

[00:04:24]It's only a theory admittedly, but the pieces fit together.

[00:04:29]Admittedly, it's a while since I did this before.

[00:04:34]So, the film was was um, admittedly, the plot of the film was predictable, but it was entertaining.

[00:04:46]Um, admittedly, I haven't been exercising regularly, and that's why I'm not in shape.

[00:04:52]Um, admittedly, the painting lacked depth, but it wasn't that bad.

[00:04:59]Admittedly, I did enjoy the party.

[00:05:02]So, this comes from the uh, the word to admit, um, admitted as the past tense from admittere in French, admitto to allow the entrance of, admittere to send to.

[00:05:21]So, admittedly, >> [snorts] >> I think I'm going to give this a five in formality. I think you could use it anywhere and medium to high frequency of use.

[00:05:32]So, admittedly, bye for now.