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

• alive
• apprehensive
• aware
• cognizant
• conscious
• sensible
• sentient
• ware
• witting

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others

Recent Examples on the Web

Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 June 2025

Lightweight forms of polymorphism can also be applied to IoT cybersecurity, rotating communication protocols and encryption keys, enhancing resilience and being mindful of resources simultaneously. —Carlo Tortora Brayda, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Even young adults mindful about 401(k)s, savings accounts, and building generational wealth tend to overlook designating beneficiaries, organizing account information, and documenting personal wishes. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 23 June 2025

Be mindful of romanticizing ideas or illusions, Taurus. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 June 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