Synonyms for

Informed

Verb / ˌɪˈnfɔ:rmd / Another word for informed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation

Synonyms & similar words

inform uninformed knowledgeable educated well-informed versed learned literate scholarly cultured enlightened aware familiar acquainted apprised cognizant instructed taught trained skilled proficient competent

Synonyms by register

Formal

knowledgeable enlightened educated apprised

Informal

in the know up to speed clued in wise

Literary

cognizant perspicacious

Antonyms

ignorant unaware uninformed clueless naive oblivious unacquainted

Common collocations

  • well-informed
  • informed decision
  • informed consent
  • informed source
  • informed public
  • informed opinion
  • informed estimate

Word family

noun information
verb inform
adverb informatively

Usage note

Often used with 'well-' to indicate a high degree of knowledge. 'Informed' implies having received or sought out specific knowledge about a subject.

Example sentences

  1. I informed my parents about my good grades on my report card.
  2. The teacher informed the students about the upcoming exam.
  3. The doctor informed the patient about the side effects of the medication.
  4. Being informed about current events is important.
  5. She became informed about the new product by reading the brochure.

Quotes

  • An informed citizenry is the only true repository of the public will. - Thomas Jefferson
  • The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The informed citizen is the cornerstone of democracy. - Thomas Jefferson

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