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

Just be mindful that there are a lot of people who are also trying to make it to those destinations. —Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025

Their new home reflects their love for Disney, travel, and intentional living, with creative storage and a minimalist, mindful lifestyle. —Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025

Hesting said bird hunters should be mindful of the virus, and remember that some species do not exhibit symptoms. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 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