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mindful

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Sustaining meta-attention of the contents of one's own mind in the present moment.

Pronunciation

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myndfuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈmaɪndfəl

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Aware (of something); attentive, heedful.

  2. Of or pertaining to mindfulness; sustaining meta-attention of the contents of one's own mind in the present moment.

noun

  1. As much as can be held in one's mind at a time.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Aware (of something); attentive, heedful.

Used this way, mindful is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • heedful , rarer, so it draws attention

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More ways to use mindful

  • “Ever mindful of her health.”adjective

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Pertaining

mindful attention

Held

ever mindful

Other combinations

mindful awarenessmindful breathingmindful livingmindful learningmindful bodymindful eating

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • mindernounPerson or profession

    Someone (usually in totalitarian countries) who is assigned to watch over foreign visitors.

  • mindlessadjectiveDerived adjective

    Not mindful or attentive.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: aware (of something)

heedfulRare

Antonyms

Sense: aware (of something)

mindlessunmindful

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