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

He established an open dialogue with the public and was mindful of the needs of the community, “especially in support of his beloved Milan,” the team said.

From Los Angeles Times

Be mindful of what you say at the scene - both to the other driver and to people around you.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Transport for Wales says it is "implementing new customer messaging to promote respectful and mindful behaviour".

From BBC

"Did I know that my publicist has a family? I definitely did, but I definitely want to be that much more mindful now," she says.

From BBC

The club are mindful that in the summer of 2024 they backed Erik ten Hag with a similar transfer budget, only to sack the Dutchman before the end of October.

From BBC

Related Words

• apprehensive 
• careful 
• cautious 
• cognizant 
• conscious 
• conversant 
• knowledgeable 
• observant 
• respectful 
• solicitous 
• vigilant 
• wary 
• watchful