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mindful

American  
[mahynd-fuhl] / ˈmaɪnd fəl /

adjective

  1. attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed byof ).

    mindful of one's responsibilities.

  2. noting or relating to the psychological technique of mindfulness.

    mindful observation of one's experiences.


mindful British  
/ ˈmaɪndfʊl /

adjective

  1. keeping aware; heedful

    mindful of your duties

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • mindfully adverb
  • mindfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of mindful

First recorded in 1375–1425, mindful is from the late Middle English word mindeful. See mind, -ful

Example Sentences

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In effect, the phones keep his staff mindful of customers — and that’s what Stewart believes has helped his business win accolades and awards.

From MarketWatch

"My understanding is yes, but we do just need to be mindful of any documents we publish given the nature of the ongoing police investigation," Phillipson told Sky News.

From BBC

She was advising some wealthier clients not to drive into the city with their luxury vehicles and to be mindful in any location that’s not familiar.

From Los Angeles Times

"You have to be mindful and conscientious," she said, noting that last year's hosting gig in the shadow of deadly fires that devastated Los Angeles was a case in point.

From Barron's

Not surprisingly, the analog lifestyle is being adopted by young adults and younger generations as a way to be more mindful, more intentional.

From Los Angeles Times