mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
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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 How to pronounce mindful (audio)
adverb

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a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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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, 12 Apr. 2025 Leaders should actively promote work-life balance by encouraging regular breaks and being mindful of workloads. — Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 In general, be mindful of what’s happening around you. — Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Apr. 2025 Be mindful that a serving of avocado is about one-third of a medium avocado or 50 grams. — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mindful

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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mindful

adjective
mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
: keeping in mind : aware
mindful of the time
mindfully
-fə-lē How to pronounce mindful (audio)
adverb

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