mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

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 

adverb

Synonyms of mindful

• aware

Examples of mindful in a Sentence

a truly considerate person, always mindful of the needs of others

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, many companies remain cautious, mindful of Venezuela’s history of nationalizations and the uncertainties surrounding its political transition. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

Zelnick wouldn’t divulge any details on the price of the game, which Take-Two has yet to specify, other than to say that the company is mindful of the moment for consumers. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

That’s left some companies to advance a philosophy of innovating as quickly as possible, while others have moved more cautiously, mindful of potential social harms. —Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026

To their credit, four Republican senators were mindful of their obligation to something above party politics. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mindful

• unmindful

Kids Definition

mindful

adjective

mind·​ful ˈmīn(d)-fəl 

: keeping in mind : aware

mindful of the time

mindfully

-fə-lē 

adverb