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
That has enabled managers to make fast supply-chain adjustments and well-informed pricing decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
But one well-informed Serbian source told the BBC this could happen as early as Monday, when Serbian authorities are expected to release the first results of their investigation.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
The people managing these endowments are highly intelligent and well-informed.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 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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