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

To help consumers make informed decisions about the health risks associated with gas-burning appliances, the state should require commonsense warning labels on gas equipment that explain how gas appliances may affect indoor air quality and health. — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 That officers would keep them informed about the status of Cook’s case. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters Join more than 350,000 subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 30 Sep. 2026 The mix of drums informed by rap and R&B, strings and guitars gesturing to rock and country, and pop-radio confetti resulted in a grab bag of both great and grating quality. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 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

But after returning to Kansas City following that second interview in the Windy City, Matthews talked with then-Royals owner Ewing Kauffman.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Read Cep’s Profile of Kingsolver » Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.

— Casey Cep, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of talked

Verb

Businesses have been advised to remove their machines before the deadline, and police set up a website for business owners to ask questions.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Bryant advised Van Rootselaar about how to keep her plot a secret by deleting online messages and using virtual private networks, officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of advised

Adjective

Now five decades in the business, the company framed the launch as the next logical step for a brand with products that are built to last and to be passed on between friends, families, and now shoppers.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Eight of the trophies the club won under Mansour came during the years under investigation, so handing them over to the teams that finished behind City while following the rules seems like a logical solution.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

In 2001, authorities became aware of the discrepancies surrounding Jamal’s immigration history, and he was eventually convicted of lying to immigration officials.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Painfully aware of this, Shawn waited for one of the drunk old men to comment, heckle, make one of those incomprehensible jokes that drew rude laughter from adults.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of aware

Verb

Last month, Democracy Docket surpassed 500,000 free email subscribers, the company first told Semafor, including 70,000 subscribers paying $10 a month or $120 per year.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
China-Japan relations have come under heavy strain since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament in November last year that Japan could get militarily involved in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

— Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of told

Adjective

Our responsibility is to provide accurate medical information, compassionate counseling and the full range of medically reasonable options so patients can make informed decisions consistent with their values.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
North Carolina has embraced pro-economic growth policies, like lower taxes and reasonable regulations.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026