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 do think playing them can be more mindful than other games that require lots of cognitive engagement to coordinate with teammates or react in a split second."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

ARK isn’t the only firm attempting to make OpenAI more accessible to a wider audience ahead of a potential initial public offering, but investors should be mindful of the risks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“We just try to be mindful and monitor it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It is fortunate that at least during these early stages most of the men working with chemosterilants seem mindful of the need to find safe chemicals and safe methods of application.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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