informed

adjective

in·​formed in-ˈfȯrmd 

1

a

: having information

informed sources

informed observers

b

: based on possession of information

an informed opinion

2

: educated, knowledgeable

what the informed person should know

informedly

in-ˈfȯr-məd-lē 

-ˈfȯrmd-lē

adverb

Synonyms

• commonsense
• commonsensible
• commonsensical
• firm
• good
• hard
• just
• justified
• levelheaded
• logical
• rational
• reasonable
• reasoned
• sensible
• sober
• solid
• valid
• well-founded

Examples of informed in a Sentence

Informed sources told us of the new policy.

We need to spend more time researching our options so that we can make an informed choice.

Recent Examples on the Web

Your role will be to aid in making informed decisions about investments, budgeting, and long-term financial planning. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

With this, people can look at the big picture of their health and make informed decisions each day. —Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024

That informed, egoless comment won the director over. —Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024

From wearables that provide real-time health data to smart vaporizers offering precise control over dosage, these innovations are helping users make more informed decisions about their cannabis use. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing informed

• ill-informed
• informed consent
• informed decision
• informed opinion
• well-informed

Kids Definition

informed

adjective

in·​formed in-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd 

: having or based on information

informed sources

an informed decision

Legal Definition

informed

adjective

in·​formed

: based on or made with essential information

an informed judgment