well-informed
Americanadjective
adjective
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having knowledge about a great variety of subjects
he seems to be a well-informed person
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possessing reliable information on a particular subject
Etymology
Origin of well-informed
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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No, the Culver City High School junior believes he is mature and well-informed enough to cast a ballot now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
"Americans deserve representation in Congress that is not only well-informed on cutting-edge AI development, but also has the wherewithal to cross the aisle," they said in a joint statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
He later told reporters that the thieves seemed to be "well-equipped" and "well-informed".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
After the speech, Mr. Hegseth stayed on message, delivering coherent and well-informed answers to questioners from large and small powers across the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Although he had been confined by banning orders for more than a year, the chief was well-informed about ANC activities.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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