Definitions

mindful

[mahynd-fuhl] / ˈmaɪnd fəl /

ADJECTIVE

attentive, aware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprehensive careful cautious cognizant conscious conversant knowledgeable observant respectful solicitous vigilant wary watchful

WEAK

alert alive to au courant be up on cagey chary conscientious heedful in the know know all the answers know ins and outs knowing observative observing on one's toes on the ball on the job on to plugged in regardful sensible thoughtful tuned-in with eyes peeled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless heedless ignorant inattentive incautious indifferent indiscreet negligent quiet rash thoughtless unafraid unaware uncareful uninformed unmindful unobservant unworried

WEAK

absent-minded

Example Sentences

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I need a mindful strategy to handle this marvelous, insidious technology, now that it’s up to me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

We live comfortably, travel often, and are mindful but not restrictive with spending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights of those involved.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Later they packaged it into a $500 billion deal, mindful of what U.S. negotiators had said: Trump likes big numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

I closed the fume hood and walked toward Kilvin’s office, mindful of where I set my bare feet.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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