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

This memory of the body’s muscle enacted in the gesture of cutting, moved from anger to mindfulness to mourning for all that was lost in that claiming of art. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

This kind of recovery can involve DBT, a therapy that focuses on mindfulness and emotional regulation. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

While there's no denying the importance of a veggie-heavy diet and a regular exercise regimen, ample research points to the psychological benefits of both meditation and mindfulness. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

In addition to the Health Coach, the premium app membership provides access to Fitbit’s library of exercise content and mindfulness sessions. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026