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
Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence
his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics
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This might include talking to friends, spending time outdoors, exercising, or practicing mindfulness.
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
By her late 40s, a Florida physician has been performing the cardiovascular equivalent of chain-smoking for two decades, and her institution’s response is to offer her a mindfulness app.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
However, as mindfulness, innovation, and cultural competence become part of the mainstream, respectful discussions about positivity, religion, and spirituality offer leaders opportunities to learn about their colleagues and their different paths, fostering more understanding and inclusion.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Fortunately, psychological flexibility can be strengthened over time through mindfulness and acceptance.
—Joan M. Cook, Time, 12 May 2026
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Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
By her late 40s, a Florida physician has been performing the cardiovascular equivalent of chain-smoking for two decades, and her institution’s response is to offer her a mindfulness app.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
However, as mindfulness, innovation, and cultural competence become part of the mainstream, respectful discussions about positivity, religion, and spirituality offer leaders opportunities to learn about their colleagues and their different paths, fostering more understanding and inclusion.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Fortunately, psychological flexibility can be strengthened over time through mindfulness and acceptance.
—Joan M. Cook, Time, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mindfulness
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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