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

Fertility is a team sport, which means that mindful lifestyle changes leading up to conception apply to men, too. —Rachel Hosie, SELF, 16 Feb. 2026

So, William is very mindful, and his world is very, very protected. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026

Civil liberties advocates also recommend being mindful when recording videos that show civilians’ faces. —Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026

Choose mindful spending so security grows without squeezing joy away. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 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