INFORMED Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

The informed decision makers now demanded payment upfront before the procedure could proceed. — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Daily Alerts Stay informed as soon as important news breaks around Washington DC and the entire world. — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026

Verb

Those values have informed key operational evolutions at Estée Lauder of late. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 From the point of view of statistics, however, not very well informed. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for informed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for informed

Adjective

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
None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of reasoned

Adjective

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
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Classic-TV enthusiasts are well acquainted with the impact Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had on the medium.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Definition of acquainted

Verb

The night before our spaghetti dinner, Caleb sat me down by the cabin’s large, whirling fireplace and talked to me about meatballs for two hours.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
In a follow-up phone interview, Collins talked further about the toll taken.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of talked

Verb

Her doctors advised her to wait two years before trying to get pregnant again to ensure the cancer wouldn’t return.

— Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
People are advised to watch for signs of rodent activity including droppings, gnaw marks, scratching or scurrying sounds and rub marks along baseboards or around entry points.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated October 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

According to Oracle's customer communications, the company became aware of the incident around February 20, 2025.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
While Netanyahu has sought to project confidence, Trump is well aware of the prime minister’s difficult political position.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

Estefanía Mondragón, executive director of PODER of Idaho told the crowd to expect at least 12 more immigration bills in next year’s legislative session.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Weeks before the shootdown, the spies allegedly reported on the naval airbase in Key West and were told to transmit Brothers to the Rescue flight data back to the Cuban authorities.

— Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of told

Adjective

For properties other than single-family homes and duplexes, the statute addresses reasonable provisions for clean and safe common areas along with services such as garbage removal and extermination of certain pests.

— Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
These are reasonable explanations for a temporary change, Desai says.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026