well-informed

adjective

well-in·​formed ˈwel-in-ˈfȯrmd 

1

: having extensive knowledge especially of current topics and events

2

: thoroughly knowledgeable in a particular subject

Synonyms of well-informed

• informed
• acquainted
• familiar
• aware

Examples of well-informed in a Sentence

patients considering LASIK surgery should be well-informed about the risks and possible complications

Recent Examples on the Web

Prioritize safety, stay well-informed, and act responsibly to safeguard lives and property. —Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

To Sohaney, the goal is for everyone to be well-informed, up to speed with city business. —Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026

There are a lot of issues in government that can be the subject of reasonable and well-informed discussion, where different parties might fall on different answers. —Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026

There are a lot of issues in government that can be the subject of reasonable and well-informed discussion, where different parties might fall on different answers. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for well-informed

• conformed
• deformed
• informed
• malformed
• performed
• preformed
• reformed
• transformed
• unformed
• formed
• normed
• stormed