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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Mackiewicz and Aune said writers will need to stay mindful of how word choices influence perception.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

I need a mindful strategy to handle this marvelous, insidious technology, now that it’s up to me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Were there any discussions around, “Be mindful of what you do on camera,” or “This might follow you for the rest of your life”?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

We live comfortably, travel often, and are mindful but not restrictive with spending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

“And be mindful of snakes, boy. They like to sleep up under them logs. You wake ’em up, they ain’t gonna be happy!”

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper

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