arguably[ˈɑː.ɡju.ə.bli]
used to say that something can be defended, though others may deny it
ExamplesThat is arguably the best chapter.
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admittedly[ədˈmɪt.ɪd.li]
used to accept a point that weakens your own case
ExamplesAdmittedly, we started late.
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nonetheless[ˌnʌn.ðəˈles]
in spite of what has just been said
Synonymsnevertheless
ExamplesIt is expensive; nonetheless, it works.
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hardly[ˈhɑːd.li]
almost not at all
Synonymsscarcely, barely
ExamplesThat is hardly a solution.
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overstate[ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt]
to describe something as larger or more important than it is
Synonymsexaggerate
ExamplesHe overstates the risk.
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concede[kənˈsiːd]
to admit that something is true, unwillingly
Synonymsadmit
ExamplesShe conceded the point.
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dispute[dɪˈspjuːt]
to say that something is not true or not fair
Synonymscontest, challenge
ExamplesNobody disputes the figures.
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misleading[ˌmɪsˈliː.dɪŋ]
giving a wrong impression, though not exactly false
ExamplesThe headline was misleading.
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flawed[flɔːd]
containing a fault that weakens the whole thing
ExamplesThe study is flawed.
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reservation[ˌrez.əˈveɪ.ʃən]
a doubt that stops you agreeing completely
Synonymsdoubt, misgiving
ExamplesI have reservations about the plan.
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