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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 May 2025 Being mindful of the future is especially important if you are involved in a long-term complex negotiation, such as the sale of a business, where many little details will be negotiated over the course of weeks, months or years. Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 There’s a growing sense the traditional media companies are mindful of the exodus. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 May 2025 Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears. Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mindful

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mindful was in the 14th century

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Mindful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindful. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

mindful

adjective
mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl How to pronounce mindful (audio)
: keeping in mind : aware
mindful of the time
mindfully adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on mindful

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!