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

Practitioners must also administer informed consent forms before proceeding with any sort of treatment, under Florida law. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Here, Forbes Business Council members share practical methods business leaders can use to stay informed about their peers and make more confident strategic decisions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Love shared rescheduled dates for the shows and informed fans their tickets for the original dates will be honored. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Harnessing the collective brain gives you access to a wider range of information to help you and your team make more informed decisions. — Michael Muthukrishna, Fortune, 23 July 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