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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Be mindful of serving sizes, especially if adding them to other foods or dishes. T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025 This is because opponents are constantly mindful of their positions. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025 The Franco-Canadian and former senior executive at Natixis Asset Management will also need to be mindful of the far right’s budget sensitivities given their readiness to try collapsing the government once more. CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025 When conceiving the hotel, Escobedo was mindful of the environment around Lake Bacalar. Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 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 8 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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