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

When pressure spikes, take five mindful minutes to breathe deeply. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026

Caregivers are encouraged to be mindful of their own screen use, particularly around young children, who often notice when phones and notifications compete for their parents’ attention. —Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026

But Struble also cautioned consumers to be mindful of mercury levels in some wild fish, including bigeye tuna and swordfish. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026

While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 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