mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your powerAyesha Grice
2
: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful AmericansNew Republic
mindfully adverb

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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One thing to be mindful of is that the EOS R7 is an APS-C camera, as opposed to a full-frame camera. Tantse Walter, Space.com, 7 July 2025 As consumers, be mindful of AI usage, every query counts. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025 Be mindful of your posture when sitting, standing, and walking and correct posture as necessary. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 July 2025 Police pointed out that the vast majority of deaths at the time occurred after the park’s closing time and encouraged community members to be mindful of local rules. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for mindful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mindful was in the 14th century

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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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mindful

adjective
mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
: keeping in mind : aware
mindful of the time
mindfully adverb

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