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

Prioritize safety, stay informed, and act responsibly to protect lives and property. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025

Pet owners today are more informed than ever. —Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

Digital marketing is all about making informed decisions, and AI tools can facilitate this by allowing SMEs to collect data on website traffic patterns, social media engagement and consumer behaviors. —Yasir Zahoor Rather, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

Understanding these pathways can help engineers make informed decisions about their professional development and long-term career strategy. —Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 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