mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
1
: bearing in mind : aware
be mindful of how you use your powerAyesha Grice
2
: inclined to be aware
a stirring and important book for all mindful AmericansNew Republic
mindfully adverb

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others
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But Chinese officials laser-focused on stabilizing their faltering economy are also mindful of the tariffs of 60% or more that Trump has vowed to impose on all Chinese imports. Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Just be mindful of what, and who, helps soothe your anxiety. Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 Markets are mindful of past election cycles, noting that U.S. stocks rallied after Election Day in 2020, despite uncertainty over the final result. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Practice being mindful of things that could lead to negative behaviors and emotions. Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mindful 

Word History

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 28 Nov. 2024.

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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 adverb

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