mindfulness
noun
mind·ful·ness
ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 
1
: the quality or state of being mindful
2
: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis
also
: such a state of awareness
Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence
his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Urge surfing is a mindfulness tool used to help people with addictions cope with cravings without acting on them.
—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
The first group continued their existing treatment regimens, while the second took an eight-week mindfulness stress reduction course.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Incorporate mindfulness like journaling, meditation or prayer into your life.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mindfulness
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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