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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Because of their business and interests in worldly affairs, Mr. McGinnis claims, the rich tend to be well-informed on policy matters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
For a democracy to exist, as those who founded this nation taught us, we need a well-informed electorate.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
“We also will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement. We urge all student-athletes to make well-informed choices to avoid jeopardizing the game and their eligibility.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
The identity of the oracular, or exceedingly well-informed, account holder is not known.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026
In Seoul, even when he was surrounded by solicitous and well-informed friends, Shin found it all but impossible to ask for help.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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