Synonyms of mindfulness

mindfulness

noun

ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 

as in awareness

a state of being aware

his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awareness
• attention
• consciousness
• knowledge
• note
• observation
• notice
• mind
• ear
• observance
• eye
• cognizance
• care
• heed
• advertency
• advertence
• perception
• understanding
• consideration
• regard
• concern
• hyperawareness
• recognition
• hyperconsciousness
• thought
• watch
• discernment
• apprehension
• grasp
• advisement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• disregard
• unawareness
• obliviousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mindfulness

Other researchers compare mindfulness with psychotherapy, exercise and medication and argue that soreness after exercise, while unpleasant, is not necessarily evidence of harm. — Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Offered in collaboration with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging, this six-week class combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Food for thought Guests are also offered food for thought in workshops on topics like mindfulness, self-compassion over self-criticism, finding your why and how to get better sleep. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Regular physical activity, high-quality sleep, and mindfulness practices can help lower cortisol and support memory. — Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 July 2026