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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Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
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Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Reducing stress by engaging in mindfulness techniques to limit blood sugar spikes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Using Respin Health’s exercise protocols from processing over 100 scientific articles, Peloton curated a Menopause Health Collection that includes high-intensity interval training, moderate intensity training, strength training, and mindfulness practices.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Oct. 2025
Doctors could even prescribe shinrin-yoku for conditions like depression and anxiety, which—like most mindfulness activities—forest bathing is decidedly likely to help.
—Blair Braverman, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
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 10 Oct. 2025.
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