unmindful
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of unmindful
First recorded in 1350–1400, unmindful is from the Middle English word unmyndeful. See un- 1, mindful
Example Sentences
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“Although we frame this as a transportation issue, we all know it’s really a schooling issue — this changes just about everything about school for everybody, and I’m not unmindful of that,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2023
Ukrainians are acting less afraid, and going about their daily lives in defiance of Putin's threats, though certainly not unmindful of war.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2022
I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations.
From Fox News • Jan. 17, 2022
The Dead Sea scrolls were mostly saved by bribe and threat: unmindful finders re-interred the rest in hopes of gain.
From Scientific American • Oct. 9, 2021
Perhaps that’s why, standing there on the porch, unmindful of her behind, she easily believed that what was coming up the steps toward her was another true-as-life Dorcas, four marcelled waves and all.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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