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

Doctors also should be mindful of their return on investment, especially as emerging research from experts at Stanford, Brown, and other institutions shows how psychologically risky large language models can be. —Steve D. Klein, STAT, 14 May 2026

With limited seating, being mindful of your footprint goes a long way. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026

Georgetown said to be mindful of unsolicited emails or messages appearing to come from Canvas, particularly those requesting login credentials or personal information. —Chad De Guzman, Time, 8 May 2026

Keep drains clog-free with regular cleaning and being mindful of what goes down them. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 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