mindful

[mahynd-fuhl]

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

/ ˈmaɪndfʊl /

adjective

1. keeping aware; heedful

   mindful of your duties

Other Word Forms

• mindfully adverb
• mindfulness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mindful¹

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

Example Sentences

“We are mindful that all kids make mistakes. We know that our staff are not immune to missteps either, and we don’t ignore them when they occur,” Ford Morthel said.

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Smart was trying to be mindful to not push his limits too much.

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“We are particularly mindful of the pressures on our core customer demographic, including rising unemployment levels, as well as near-term volatility around consumer sentiment,” the company said Thursday.

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Ever mindful of his manners, Alexander offered a sweeping bow.

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There are risks, particularly as it relates to the labor backdrop, that we have to be very mindful of.

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