Synonyms of informed

informed 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈfȯrmd 

1

as in reasoned

based on sound reasoning or information

the expert's informed opinion persuaded many fence-sitters to get a flu shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reasoned
• logical
• reasonable
• valid
• sensible
• good
• rational
• justified
• solid
• hard
• true
• sober
• well-founded
• firm
• commonsense
• validated
• just
• plausible
• levelheaded
• credible
• actual
• real
• commonsensical
• confirmed
• commonsensible
• convincing
• sure
• certain
• certified
• substantiated
• verified
• cogent
• corroborated
• colorable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uninformed
• unreasonable
• irrational
• unfounded
• unjustified
• invalid
• illogical
• unsound
• groundless
• nonsensical
• nonrational
• unwarranted
• unsubstantiated
• unsupported
• weak
• unreasoned
• nonvalid
• implausible
• unconvincing
• false
• flimsy
• misguided
• fallacious
• misled

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acquainted
• aware
• familiar
• up
• well-informed
• knowledgeable
• conversant
• up-to-date
• versed
• in the know
• abreast
• cognizant
• alive
• conscious
• mindful
• heedful
• sentient
• sensible
• at home
• au courant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignorant
• uninformed
• unfamiliar
• unaware
• unconscious
• blind
• unmindful
• oblivious
• unacquainted
• unknowledgeable
• insensible
• unwitting
• unknowing
• inattentive
• unheeding

informed

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verb

past tense of inform

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talked
• finked
• told (on)
• squeaked
• snitched
• betrayed
• grassed (on)
• sang
• squealed
• ratted (on)
• split (on)
• dropped a dime (on)
• sold (out)
• turned in
• gave away
• blabbed
• tattled
• tipped (off)
• crossed
• double-crossed
• backstabbed
• two-timed

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• advised
• told
• instructed
• briefed
• apprised
• educated
• enlightened
• acquainted
• taught
• notified
• alerted
• versed
• familiarized
• cleared
• filled in
• caught up
• convinced
• clued (in)
• assured
• let someone know
• reassured
• hipped
• kept (someone) posted
• advertised
• wised (up)
• lectured
• announced (to)
• disclosed (to)
• certified
• schooled
• warranted
• disillusioned
• tutored
• disenchanted
• disabused
• undeceived

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misled
• misinformed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of informed

Adjective

Understanding how climate change influences extreme events helps communities, businesses and governments better assess changing risks, improve planning and infrastructure, and make more informed decisions about preparedness and adaptation. — Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

Practitioners must also administer informed consent forms before proceeding with any sort of treatment, under Florida law. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Verb

According to the complaint, the associate producer informed the company that the DCP was unencrypted, and asked that the film be deleted after the screening. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026

Her strain of mainstream pop is informed by a generationally broad perspective. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026