mindful
Americanadjective
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attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed byof ).
mindful of one's responsibilities.
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noting or relating to the psychological technique of mindfulness.
mindful observation of one's experiences.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- mindfully adverb
- mindfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of mindful
First recorded in 1375–1425, mindful is from the late Middle English word mindeful. See mind, -ful
Example Sentences
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For the comedy show, Lin says she’s mindful about booking a diverse group of comedians, with a cross-section of ethnic and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as well as a mix of emerging and established performers.
From Los Angeles Times
For both the equities and fixed-income funds, the managers are “index aware,” mindful of the defined index universe for the particular fund to avoid style drift, sector bets, or hidden concentration risks.
From Barron's
In effect, the phones keep his staff mindful of customers — and that’s what Stewart believes has helped his business win accolades and awards.
From MarketWatch
"My understanding is yes, but we do just need to be mindful of any documents we publish given the nature of the ongoing police investigation," Phillipson told Sky News.
From BBC
She was advising some wealthier clients not to drive into the city with their luxury vehicles and to be mindful in any location that’s not familiar.
From Los Angeles Times
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