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

Remember to stay informed about weather conditions and heed guidance from local authorities for a secure journey. —Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025

Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound. —Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025

So, have a joyous holiday season, and make an informed decision about what role alcohol will play in those celebrations. —William J. Burman, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025

While in Brazil for the Earthshot Prize in November, the Prince of Wales spoke candidly about the challenge of keeping Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, informed but not alarmed. —Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 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