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

Be mindful of food and beverages When choosing to give a gift of food, be aware of any dietary restrictions and allergies the gift recipients may have. —Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025

How to Be a Respectful Digital Nomad Stevens simply asks remote workers who visit his cafes to be mindful. —Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

Improving visual intelligence can be built into daily routines, noticing small details in meetings, observing changes in familiar environments, or practicing mindful awareness at home or during everyday tasks. —Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025

But be mindful not to info-dump or overshare just because the mic is hot again. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025

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