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

Yet federal guidance is critical for states to make informed decisions. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Ohanian said the debate around AI should focus on substantive risks rather than issues that can be used to score political points, arguing that an informed public is essential to navigating the technology. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

Clients will be informed of releases by newsletter, but, as Risso stresses, the Bureau is open to anyone who discovers it. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 It was informed by 23 roundtables and focus groups and more than 2,200 survey responses from nonprofits and volunteers. — Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 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 Dutch Restitutions Committee had advised culture minister Rianne Letschert to return the work.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The employee said acting General Counsel Anna Hehenberger and Chief Financial Officer Kelly Kluttz advised her a contract was necessary for compliance.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

The Australian website probe occurred in June, an OpenAI spokesperson previously told CNN, but the company was only made aware of it in August.

— Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Making Prescribing Alerts More Patient-Specific Many healthcare organizations already have decision-support alerting built into their prescribing systems, which could be made more context-aware for individual patients.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said at a press conference that local high school students congregated at the skate park at Carolyn Crayton Park late Saturday night after being told to leave the Airbnb where the party was supposed to be held.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026
She had been told that Golden Collision was a good place to have work done.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of told

Adjective

No reasonable person looking at her case would have called her a threat to anyone.

— Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Defense lawyer Dameka Davis told the jury prosecutors failed at the first task of a murder trial — to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim was dead.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026