informed

[ in-fawrmd ]

adjective

1. having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised:

   an informed audience that asked intelligent questions.

informed

/ ɪnˈfɔːmd /

adjective

1. having much knowledge or education; learned or cultured
2. based on information

   an informed judgment

Other Words From

• in·form·ed·ly [in-, fawr, -mid-lee], adverb
• half-in·formed adjective
• quasi-in·formed adjective
• unin·formed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of informed¹

A late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; inform ¹, -ed ²

Example Sentences

She said she was only informed of Walus's release on Thursday.

From BBC

Shortly after arriving, the rapper said he was abruptly informed that host network NBC “does not want me in this area and I need to leave.”

From Los Angeles Times

She said these days her comedy on stage and in films and television is constantly informed by her life and also people-watching.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of your decision to do this show was informed by your own experiences with your family in and out of the health care system.

From Salon

I am also informed by my conversations with sociologist Arlie Hochschild and her rigorous practice of what she describes as finding “the deeper story”:

From Salon

Related Words

• abreast
• knowledgeable
• learned