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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The unspoken truth about the whole snack tin craze is that it’s restriction disguised as mindful eating.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

In its guidance for the year ahead, the company said it was "mindful of the uncertain geopolitical and macroeconomic environment and its potential impact on consumer confidence."

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“It is always the second- and the third-order risks that you should be very mindful of, which are not your direct exposures, but exposures you may have through weaker counterparties,” Kaur added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Frustrated with missing the most important part of the season, Doncic is also mindful of being cautious about his future.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“I don’t think I’ve seen the Wishing Tree,” Bailey says, mindful of each step as they approach the other side of the tent.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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