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

Realtors say buyers are more informed, sophisticated and more detailed than ever. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 This story was produced as part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a group of local, independent news outlets working together for a more informed and engaged community. — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Verb

Coach Jeff Hafley informed Uche and the team of his captaincy during a team meeting on Wednesday. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026 Often, those fantasies are informed by the photographs of Herb Ritts, Helmut Newton, and Richard Avedon, the latter of which is the subject of a new documentary by filmmaker Ron Howard. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 11 Nov. 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

Verb

Trump has spoken admiringly of Huang — a man at the center of the AI boom Trump has been keen to promote — and the two have talked regularly during his second term, including at least twice this week as the scandal grew around the tech executive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
Huck, who had talked Kelly into handing over the revolver, walked out of the school with it, and no one stopped him.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of talked

Verb

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine have usually advised against creatine for anyone under 18.

— Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Commercial and allied shipping through the waterway is advised to use a southern route through Omani territorial waters, located outside of Tehran’s direct military control and overseen by CENTCOM.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

Think about your beliefs, discard your prejudices and be logical and consistent.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
To those who know his ideas, the notion of a Spinozist biographer will seem about as logical as a vegan butcher or a pacifist contract killer.

— Kieran Setiya, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

There is no obvious successor waiting in the wings, lawmakers are fully aware of Nvidia’s strategic significance to the US, and Wall Street knows Huang as a brilliant founder who has made fortunes for his shareholders.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Drivers are responsible for being alert and aware of changes, and being able to react when others make mistakes or slow down.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

Chambers himself is now accused of riot, conspiracy to riot, and money laundering offenses, defense attorney Aitor Martínez Jiménez told the Washington Examiner.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
Some employees in Amazon's entertainment division were told that company leadership had mandated the film's release.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of told

Adjective

International financial institutions must be able to deliver financing quickly, at scale, and at reasonable cost, so that no developing country is forced to choose between servicing its debt and investing in its people.

— Pedro Sánchez, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2026
There are people who want a complication but want it at a reasonable price.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026