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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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

The organization also hosts various classes including yoga, breath work, mindful meditation, mat Pilates and step aerobics at their studio, the WalkGood Yard, in Arlington Heights.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

NIW said it had not been made aware of any issues in the River Strule, but that blockages could add to pollution incidents urging people to be mindful.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Kelty is also mindful of the risks to food supplies to the Middle East.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

I was mindful that these might not be my people and that I might need to get away again.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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