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 its global vision, Alo has already integrated apparel, movement, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness, content and physical spaces into a single wellness ecosystem. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Beyond the celebrity and sports dimensions of the event, both the gala and the festival will include participation from experts in psychology, fitness, fashion, mindfulness and many other areas. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

The readiness score is exclusive to the Series 12, though the Series 11 offers other holistic scores for sleep and mindfulness. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

There will be news, but not too much news, and at the end of the day’s top stories, there will be a dedicated mindfulness experience, in partnership with Calm. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1