mindfulness

noun

mind·​ful·​ness ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs How to pronounce mindfulness (audio)
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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Their assignment for the class, which combines mindfulness with observation of nature, was to produce an artist book of their own. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025 This encourages mindfulness and helps partners discover new forms of pleasurable touch. Communicate and reflect. Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025 Engaging in mindfulness requires active meditation through viewing everything as a wonder — from looking up at the clouds to simply breathing in and out. Renée Onque, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 Calls for self-care have been warranted, whether that’s making more time for meditation and mindfulness or just turning off the news. Malaika Jabali, Essence, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mindfulness 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mindfulness was circa 1530

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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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