adjective

mindful

aware, conscious, attentive

You should be mindful of other people's feelings.

You should be mindful of other people's feelings.

She is mindful that the work will be difficult.

She is mindful that the work will be difficult.

((of sth.)) to be aware of (sth.). Be mindful of other people's feelings.

((that...)) to be aware (that...). She is mindful that the work will be difficult.

Synonyms: aware, conscious, attentive; Antonyms: mindless, heedless, unaware

From 'mind' + '-ful' (full of). Literally 'full of mind' or 'full of attention'.

To be 'mindful' is to have your 'mind full' of awareness about something.

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