mindfulness

noun

mind·​ful·​ness ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 

1

: the quality or state of being mindful

2

: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis

also : such a state of awareness

Synonyms of mindfulness

• awareness
• attention
• consciousness

Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence

his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics

Recent Examples on the Web

For meditation teacher Nico Cary, the cemetery is an ideal backdrop for mindfulness and a lesson in impermanence. — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

In addition to the Health Coach, the premium app membership provides access to Fitbit’s library of exercise content and mindfulness sessions. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Her team’s meta-analysis found that activities that increase physiological arousal generally did not reduce anger, while relaxation, mindfulness, meditation, and slow breathing consistently helped. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Match the color to the sleeper, then stack it with breathing or mindfulness practice rather than treating sound as a standalone fix. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1