Synonyms of mindful

mindful

adjective

ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

as in aware

having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aware
• conscious
• cognizant
• regardful
• apprehensive
• sensible
• careful
• sentient
• wary
• ware
• cautious
• vigilant
• alive
• watchful
• attentive
• observant
• witting
• heedful
• alert
• wide-awake
• safe
• open-eyed
• hyperaware
• hyperconscious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unaware
• unconscious
• unmindful
• oblivious
• unwitting
• careless
• insensible
• heedless
• inattentive
• mindless
• incautious
• unguarded
• unwary
• unheeding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mindful

Brynjolfsson calls himself a mindful optimist rather than an unconditional one. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Smart Products That Improve Your Well- Being A crucial part of wellness is creating a home that’s mindful of your family’s health and safety. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Encourage your preschooler to be more mindful by teaching them kid-friendly meditation techniques, including deep breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, and even guided sleep meditations. — Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026

Be mindful when the PAC is critical of a person or position that is supported by the very party that the PAC appears to serve. — Andrew Moshirnia, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026