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

Zebra striping works best as one part of a broader, mindful approach to drinking. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

The best way to protect your skin from warts and molluscum this summer is to be mindful of the surfaces and public spaces around you. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026

But those with certain health conditions should be mindful of phenylalanine. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

In addition, the club are eager to add to their attacking strength rather than to reduce it, and are mindful that Andoni Iraola, their new head coach, has not had a chance to work with Gakpo yet. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 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