The phrase "admittedly late" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when acknowledging that something is late or delayed, often with a sense of acceptance or recognition of the situation.
Example: "I must apologize for my response, which is admittedly late, but I appreciate your patience."
Alternatives: "undeniably tardy" or "acknowledged delay".
Now, comes the "cherry-blossom viewing", admittedly late in the season.
We've had a little time to catch up, and we are happy present, admittedly late, your submitted photos of Halloween pumpkins.
Feelings about this matter exist on a huge spectrum, but I think this admittedly late step toward advancing people's civil rights is a wonderful thing.
But those who understand the glacial pace at which change occurs in the Vatican understand that Benedict, admittedly late in the game but more than any other high-ranking official, saw the gravity of the situation and tried to steer a new course.
Most of the email issue's legitimacy was dispensed with a long time ago with her admittedly late apology and the more draconian FBI investigation, which said she'd behaved recklessly but in no way committed a felonious act.
Admittedly 10.30pm till 1am isn't an easy hour to find guests, but honestly.
Yes, American Indian activists wax indignant about it – but the most recent poll on the subject, admittedly a decade ago, found the average Native American basically couldn't care less.
L&G lost 3.1p to 39.7p while Aviva fell 31p to 236p although admittedly 19.91p of the decline could be attributed to the shares going ex-dividend.
Admittedly last year did feature some scandal, but this was a mild affair that centred on the hurling of a ruined Baked Alaska and accusations that the ill-fated pudding had been sabotaged.
Admittedly this year's storm was well-timed, getting heavy only after the Saturday-night crowd had left the bars and ending after Sunday lunch, in time for New Yorkers to head to Central Park to make snow angels.
Admittedly, yesterday's shortlists are as much a triumph for the British novel as for UK drama: Curious Incident and Wolf Hall, though skilfully adapted by Simon Stephens and Mike Poulton respectively, are notable because they're so original on the page.
