mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
Synonyms of mindful
1
: bearing in mind : aware
… be mindful of how you use your power.—Ayesha Grice
2
: inclined to be aware
… a stirring and important book for all mindful Americans.—New Republic
mindfully
ˈmīn(d)-fə-lē How to pronounce mindful (audio)
adverb

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a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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And those taking medications that affect potassium levels such as beta-blockers and asthma inhalers may also want to be mindful of their dates intake for the same reasons and consult their healthcare provider before eating too many. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Either way, there are plenty of AI policy aspects at stake that require mindful surfacing. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The retailer has taken the guesswork out of mindful shopping with its selection of classic wardrobe staples. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 What to actually be mindful of on the coast will be the winds and surf. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mindful

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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 7 Aug. 2026.

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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
-fə-lē How to pronounce mindful (audio)
adverb

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