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

However, consumers should also be mindful of the potential high salt content in canned fish, as well as the amount of mercury in bigger fish like tuna, the experts noted. — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

The Athletic reported that Everton were mindful during the window both of the need to retain steady cash flow and maintain a strong SCR position. — Matt Slater, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Both Gulf News and Irish Examiner are already positioning these hobbies as mindful, screen-free antidotes to burnout. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time because the activities require her full attention. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 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