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well-informed

American  
[wel-in-fawrmd] / ˈwɛl ɪnˈfɔrmd /

adjective

  1. having extensive knowledge, as in one particular subject or in a variety of subjects.


well-informed British  

adjective

  1. having knowledge about a great variety of subjects

    he seems to be a well-informed person

  2. possessing reliable information on a particular subject

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

What’s needed are more well-informed and supportive dementia-care specialists who can build therapeutic relationships that enable appropriate action.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

A spokesperson for Booking.com says: "If a particular region can be categorized as disputed or impacted by conflict, we add information to our platform to help ensure that travellers can make a well-informed choice."

From BBC May 24, 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

They were an extremely well-informed and intelligent couple.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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