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

• 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

Keeping all board members equally informed and engaged is crucial. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025

As Walsh makes clear in his GitHub’s disclaimer section, the website should not be used to stay informed during dangerous weather events. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2025

Ohio weather watches and warnings Stay informed. —Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025

This helpful guide will provide you with the knowledge needed to make an informed purchase. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025

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