mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your powerAyesha Grice
2
: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful AmericansNew Republic
mindfully adverb

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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Dylan, who partnered with his mom on the venture, asked her to define what mindful beauty means to her as the philosophy is at the heart of their skincare brand. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 Last year, Newsweek shared Millennials are reshaping the gardening and nursery industry with their focus on sustainability and mindful consumption. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 Just be mindful of your coffee’s temperature, says Barton. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 But as investors increasingly look to emerging markets, another panelist urged them to be mindful of their perception of risk when considering Africa in particular. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mindful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mindful was in the 14th century

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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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mindful

adjective
mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
: keeping in mind : aware
mindful of the time
mindfully adverb

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