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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"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
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
So do well-informed experts and, more troubling, insiders with the ability to manipulate the betting markets that are proliferating so rapidly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
For example, a Substack column by Todd Legum, Rebecca Crosby and Noel Sims contrasts the terrible death toll of the war with the casino behavior of some … er … remarkably well-informed people.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
On the other hand, in the gyptians the Oakley Street boats had well-informed and greatly experienced guides to all the waterways.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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