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

• 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

The book traces Jacobs’s career from entrepreneur to lobbyist, catalyzed by a series of serious health events that led him to integrate yoga, meditation, and mindfulness into his daily life and professional approach. —Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

This makes September a powerful moment to ground into mindfulness. —Essence, 8 Sep. 2025

Stillness and mindfulness can relax you physically and mentally, despite a few intrusive thoughts. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025

Demoing the move above is Paris Alexandra, founder of the Brooklyn Wellness Club, writer, and yoga and mindfulness facilitator. —Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1