mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

1

: bearing in mind : aware

… be mindful of how you use your power.

—Ayesha Grice

2

: inclined to be aware

… a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans.

—New Republic

mindfully

ˈmīn(d)-fə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of mindful

• aware

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, please be mindful of trails that remain closed under the Eaton fire area closure order. —Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Be mindful of others during rush hour In particularly busy cities like Tokyo and Osaka, commuter trains can get very crowded during rush hour. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Both are dangerous, but that humidity will get you every time, so be mindful of that. —Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026

The movement advocates for mindful consumption with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and ethical production. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mindful

• unmindful

Kids Definition

mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

: keeping in mind : aware

mindful of the time

mindfully

-fə-lē 

adverb