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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Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kroner is a clinician at The Reconnect Trauma Center, providing services in somatic acupuncture, mindfulness training, and metabolic health.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
When users type in their name and age into the app, the program recommends specific mindfulness and wellness exercises that are backed by science.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 30 May 2025
Maybe an awareness of what matters most in life brings with it mindfulness, and a clarity of thought.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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