Confessedly in a sentence as an adverb

I recall a good definition of prayer by Mr. Bierce in this connection: “Pray, v. To ask that the laws of the universe be annulled in behalf of a single petitioner, confessedly unworthy.”

Confessedly definitions

adverb

as acknowledged; "true, she is the smartest in her class"

See also: true admittedly avowedly