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

In this case, the client could afford to lose his initial investment and the paper gains, but that's not true for everyone, so investors have to be mindful. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Washer Maintenance Tips Ciavardini recommends being mindful of the systems that work alongside your washer, namely your water heater. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026

Especially in more rural destinations, be mindful of the tenets of Leave No Trace and respect local rules that are put in place to manage crowds. — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

Part of an overall approach to mindfulness is an awareness of one’s surroundings, and celebrating Central Texas culture with mindful movement and creativity is one way to do that. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 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