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adjective well-in·formed \ ˈwel-in-ˈfȯrmd \

Definition of well-informed

1 :having extensive knowledge especially of current topics and events
2 :thoroughly knowledgeable in a particular subject

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First Known Use of well-informed

15th century

well-informed Synonyms

Synonyms
abreast, acquainted, au courant, conversant, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, versed, well-informed
Antonyms
ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable
Related Words
alive, aware, cognizant, conscious, heedful, mindful, sensible, sentient
Near Antonyms
insensible, unaware, unconscious, unmindful; blind, oblivious, unknowing, unwitting; inattentive, unheeding

WELL-INFORMED Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of well-informed for English Language Learners

  • : having a lot of knowledge about current topics, a particular situation, etc.

  • : based on facts

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