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 expect these themes to continue into fiscal 2026, though we are increasingly mindful of rising global conflicts that could impact economic conditions.”

From MarketWatch

“We are optimistic about the opportunities ahead while remaining mindful and cautious as we navigate an environment with ongoing global uncertainty and potential economic volatility,” Steelman said during a Thursday call with analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Voters went to the polls on Tuesday mindful of the feud.

From BBC

“I have to be very mindful of my time,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I was making sure that I carried appropriately sized things that I could not drop in scenes, being mindful of my arm so that I didn't ruin any takes by accident," she said.

From BBC

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