mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your powerAyesha Grice
2
: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful AmericansNew Republic
mindfully adverb

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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So, instead of ordering a preset deck, make your own mindful craft. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025 Keep your eyes and ears open and be prudently mindful of all prophecies concerning the future of AI. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Neighbors, although excited to see a cleanup that will present new opportunities for the property and public access, did ask that the local government and development team be mindful of heavy traffic and noise transmission from the property during private events. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 That’s because consumers may be less likely to cut back on beloved Disney vacations, especially since Disney has been mindful of keeping lower-tiered tickets affordable. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mindful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mindful was in the 14th century

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“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.

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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 adverb

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