mindfulness

noun

mind·​ful·​ness ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 

1

: the quality or state of being mindful

2

: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis

also : such a state of awareness

Synonyms of mindfulness

• awareness
• attention
• consciousness

Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence

his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics

Recent Examples on the Web

In this encomium to mindfulness, Wallace tells a tale of two fish swimming along, oblivious of the fact of water, the medium of their own existence. —Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026

The idea is to connect with nature and experience mindfulness. —Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026

The team then evaluated the employees’ creativity outputs, and also conducted a survey to track their levels of mindfulness. —Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Advertisement Be more mindful during meals Engaging in mindfulness at the table can help you not only slow down, but also enjoy your food more. —Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1