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

• reasoned
• logical
• reasonable
• valid
• sensible
• good
• rational
• justified

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

This is advocated as the route to allowing consumers and communities (alongside policymakers, because the wider impact of this understanding should filter upwards) to make more informed choices about technology. —Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025

Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound. —Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025

Sign up for its daily emails, called EnviroFlash, to stay informed. —Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 Sep. 2025

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

Rhymes for informed

• misinformed
• outperformed
• undeformed
• uniformed
• uninformed
• unperformed
• unreformed
• untransformed
• conformed
• deformed
• malformed
• performed

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