mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

1

: bearing in mind : aware

be mindful of how you use your power

—Ayesha Grice

2

: inclined to be aware

a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans

—New Republic

mindfully

ˈmīn(d)-fə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• alive
• apprehensive
• aware
• cognizant
• conscious
• sensible
• sentient
• ware
• witting

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

But being mindful of how your body and emotions respond to everyday situations can offer valuable clues. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

Exploring my routines through this new mindful lens has only reaffirmed the importance of resetting and refreshing with a conscious approach. —Jessica Fields, Essence, 8 May 2025

Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2025

Over the last 12 months, Denim Dudes said there’s been an unprecedented amount of brand and product-specific boycotts, mindful purchase worksheets going viral on social media, and an uptick of content focused on ethical retailers to support, and ones to avoid. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mindful

• unmindful

Kids Definition

mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

: keeping in mind : aware

mindful of the time

mindfully

-fə-lē 

adverb