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

Small businesses need tourism to remain afloat but visitors should be mindful of traveling to areas where recovery efforts are underway. —Tiare-Leiana Solis-Ridgell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

Each session includes gentle stretches, calming breath work and mindful movement to help ease your pregnancy. —Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026

The company strives to be a good neighbor and is mindful of the importance of ensuring residents have clear and safe access in and out of their homes throughout the day. —Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026

Just be mindful of safety around little ones when carrying boiling water outdoors. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 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