INFORMED Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

informed 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈfȯrmd

Definition of informed

as in reasoned

based on sound reasoning or information the expert's informed opinion persuaded many fence-sitters to get a flu shot

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as in acquainted

having information especially as a result of study or experience people who are informed about nutrition have some serious misgivings about this new diet

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informed

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verb

past tense of inform

as in talked

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities the police only caught the mastermind of the burglary because his disgruntled partner informed

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as in advised

to give information to chose teaching as a career because it affords the opportunity to inform a whole generation of young minds

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Recent Examples of informed

Adjective

Norwegians who rely on alternative news sources are not necessarily less informed than their peers but are more confident in their knowledge. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Our work, and the work of many others, reveals how school librarians help students become strong readers and informed citizens. — Kafi Kumasi, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026

Verb

And yet these engravings are informed by the artist’s signature subversive irony, incorporating French aristocratic styles to elevate Haitians bent on destroying French colonial power. — Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 McLawrence said Cannon had informed Forest Glen Middle Principal Claire Norris about the gym rentals. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for informed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed

Adjective

But that won’t keep them from trying, and when people’s passions are aroused, and emotions crowd out reasoned thought, anything can happen.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
In layman’s terms, critical thinking is the ability to think independently by questioning claims, weighing evidence, and making reasoned judgments.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasoned

Adjective

Prior to the album’s release, Droney and country star Kelsea Ballerini became acquainted during her temporary residence in New York City.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026
While the UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams know the thrill of national championships, our football fans are more acquainted with the highs-and-lows of an upstart contender and an uphill battle.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of acquainted

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Deanna Paul, an attorney for Tal, later said the men had been advised not to by their attorneys.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Dawson has also advised Mensah to use his legs more often and scramble either to extend plays or take the available yards on the ground.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

And many consumers are keenly aware of investors behind businesses.

— Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026
Sühlmann had plenty of experience designing mid-engine supercars, though, something Leiters, who arrived at Porsche just a few months before him, would have been aware of.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

Switzerland's foreign ministry told The Associated Press on Friday that the woman, married to a Swiss diplomat in Nigeria, had not visited Congo and was believed to have contracted Ebola while traveling to Uganda.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Scholten told Semafor that experience positions Turek to convert frustrated Republicans.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of told

Adjective

Almost all the controls were electronic buttons, and the dashboard was entirely digital—two ideas that sound reasonable today but were nightmarishly complex in the mid-1970s.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
The gap between the goal and the day becomes so wide that quitting feels reasonable.

— JJ Mazzo, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026