mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your powerAyesha Grice
2
: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful AmericansNew Republic
mindfully adverb

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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Being mindful of how the kids are dressing is nothing new, Divita says. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 In light of that, and mindful of the victims of Epstein’s crimes he has been withdrawn as Ambassador with immediate effect. Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Sep. 2025 But stay mindful of the market's intermittent tendency to have rallies culminate on friendly-data-release days when most macro obstacles seem to have been cleared. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 Be mindful of weather patterns and plan to water containers every other day or so, depending on rainfall and temperatures. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mindful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mindful was in the 14th century

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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

mindful

adjective
mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
: keeping in mind : aware
mindful of the time
mindfully adverb

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