mindful
adjective
mind·ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your power
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Ayesha Grice2
: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans New Republic
New Republic mindfully
ˈmīn(d)-fə-lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- alive
- apprehensive
- aware
- cognizant
- conscious
- sensible
- sentient
- ware
- witting
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
Recent Examples on the Web In 2022 that’s even more the case, and evangelizers are being advised to be mindful that lives and attitudes have changed. Carolyn Guniss, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 In 2022 that’s even more the case, and evangelizers are being advised to be mindful that lives and attitudes have changed. Deepa Bharath, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Forest visitors should be mindful and take steps to prevent fires, Dierkes said. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 Acing every test with a perfect score, this tweezer grips and pulls hair quickly and painlessly — though the end is sharp, so be mindful when plucking. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 Hiring teams should be mindful, though, that even the most talented candidates are made stronger by a willingness to learn, insatiable curiosity and a desire to grow with your organization. Vishwastam Shukla, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The realtor should be able to negotiate an offer that makes the most sense for the buyer while still sweetening the deal for the seller—but be mindful, there’s no surefire hack to beat out the competition. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2022 Be mindful not to grab the devil’s club on the way down. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022 What Hassan is doing is depicting an alternate form of movement, like yoga and being mindful, that can help us physically and mentally. Aaraf Adam, Essence, 31 May 2022 See More
Carolyn Guniss, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 In 2022 that’s even more the case, and evangelizers are being advised to be mindful that lives and attitudes have changed. Deepa Bharath, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Forest visitors should be mindful and take steps to prevent fires, Dierkes said. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 Acing every test with a perfect score, this tweezer grips and pulls hair quickly and painlessly — though the end is sharp, so be mindful when plucking. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 Hiring teams should be mindful, though, that even the most talented candidates are made stronger by a willingness to learn, insatiable curiosity and a desire to grow with your organization. Vishwastam Shukla, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The realtor should be able to negotiate an offer that makes the most sense for the buyer while still sweetening the deal for the seller—but be mindful, there’s no surefire hack to beat out the competition. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2022 Be mindful not to grab the devil’s club on the way down. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2022 What Hassan is doing is depicting an alternate form of movement, like yoga and being mindful, that can help us physically and mentally. Aaraf Adam, Essence, 31 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
mindful
adjective
mind·ful ˈmīnd-fəl
: keeping in mind : aware They were mindful of the dangers.
mindful
adjective
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
Relevance
- aware
- conscious
- cognizant
- regardful
- careful
- apprehensive
- wary
- vigilant
- cautious
- sensible
- ware
- watchful
- heedful
- sentient
- witting
- attentive
- observant
- alive
- alert
- hyperaware
- hyperconscious
- open-eyed
- safe
- wide-awake
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unaware
- unmindful
- oblivious
- unconscious
- unwitting
- careless
- heedless
- insensible
- inattentive
- incautious
- mindless
- unguarded
- unwary
- unheeding