informed
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for informed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having good knowledge of a subject or situation; kept up to date on the facts.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use informed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
well informed
an informed decision
informed consent
Etymology
Formed from inform and -ed.
Full origin of informed →Frequently asked questions
What does “informed” mean?
The word “informed” means having good knowledge of a subject or situation; kept up to date on the facts. In plain terms, knowing the relevant facts before you act or judge.
How do you pronounce “informed”?
“Informed” is pronounced ihn-FAWMD (/ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “informed” in a sentence?
Here is “informed” used in a sentence: “Voters need to be informed before an election.”
What part of speech is “informed”?
“Informed” is an adjective.
Is “informed” a common word?
“Informed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between informed and uninformed?
Informed means having good, up-to-date knowledge of a subject, so an informed person understands the facts. Uninformed means lacking that knowledge, often leading to poor judgment. An informed voter has studied the issues; an uninformed one has not. The difference is simply whether the facts are known.
What does it mean to make an informed decision?
An informed decision is one made after gathering and understanding the relevant facts, options, and likely outcomes. Rather than guessing, you weigh reliable information first. Doctors seek informed consent, for example, by making sure a patient understands a treatment before agreeing to it. Knowledge underpins the whole idea.
What is the opposite of informed?
The opposite is uninformed or ill-informed, meaning lacking accurate knowledge. Related opposites include ignorant, unaware, and clueless, which all describe missing the facts. Where an informed person keeps up with the details, these words describe someone acting without the information they need.
