velinformeret

Velinformeret is a Danish adjective meaning well informed. It describes a person, group, or discourse that possesses accurate, relevant, and sufficient information about a topic. The word is formed from vel- (well) and informeret (informed), and is commonly used in political, media, and educational contexts to characterize audiences, voters, or debates that are grounded in credible information rather than misinformation.

In public discourse, velinformeret is often used to signal normative value: a velinformeret public or citizenry is expected to engage critically with sources and verify facts. The concept is closely linked to media literacy, transparency, and access to reliable information. It is not an absolute state; what counts as well informed can vary with knowledge, sources, and context.

The term has related expressions such as oplyst and vidende, which describe being enlightened or knowledgeable, while antonyms include uoplyst, dårligt informeret, and misinformeret. In practice, being velinformeret involves not only possessing information but also exercising source criticism and discernment to distinguish credible evidence from rumors or falsehoods.

See also: information literacy, fact-checking, kildekritik, oplysning, offentlighed.