informed

adjective

in·​formed in-ˈfȯrmd 

1

a

: having information

informed sources

informed observers

b

: based on possession of information

an informed opinion

2

: educated, knowledgeable

what the informed person should know

informedly

in-ˈfȯr-məd-lē 

-ˈfȯrmd-lē

adverb

Synonyms of informed

• reasoned
• logical
• reasonable
• valid
• sensible
• good
• rational
• justified

Examples of informed in a Sentence

Informed sources told us of the new policy.

We need to spend more time researching our options so that we can make an informed choice.

Recent Examples on the Web

The placement on the November ballot is strategic, and signals that Kehoe believes a larger and less informed pool of voters are more likely to approve the amendment. —Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026

On the other, employers still carry legitimate obligations to assess risk, promote workplace safety, and make informed hiring decisions. —Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Staying in the loop empowers you to make informed decisions regarding outdoor engagements during air quality alerts. —Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 20 May 2026

Automation and insights Origin provides daily summaries of your finances, spending habits and portfolio activity to help users stay informed without manually checking multiple accounts. —Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing informed

• ill-informed
• informed consent
• informed decision
• informed opinion
• well-informed

Rhymes for informed

• misinformed
• outperformed
• undeformed
• uniformed
• uninformed
• unperformed
• unreformed
• untransformed
• conformed
• deformed
• malformed
• performed

Kids Definition

informed

adjective

in·​formed in-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd 

: having or based on information

informed sources

an informed decision

Legal Definition

informed

adjective

in·​formed

: based on or made with essential information

an informed judgment