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 talked to them about what to expect ... but any kind of security that’s needed is an unfortunate aspect of doing IP shows. We just try to be mindful and monitor it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Later they packaged it into a $500 billion deal, mindful of what U.S. negotiators had said: Trump likes big numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

I was mindful of the fact that the most senior ANC people would be watching my release from abroad, and attempting to gauge my fidelity from a distance.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

mindful

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