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mindful


mind·ful

adjective \ˈmīn(d)-fəl\

: aware of something that may be important

Full Definition of MINDFUL

1
:  bearing in mind :  aware
2
:  inclined to be aware
— mind·ful·ly \-fÉ™-lÄ“\ adverb
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Examples of MINDFUL

  1. <a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others>

First Known Use of MINDFUL

14th century

Related to MINDFUL

Synonyms
alive, apprehensive, aware, cognizant, conscious, sensible, sentient, ware, witting
Antonyms
insensible, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, unwitting

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