adjective

mindful

mindful, aware, conscious

You should be mindful of other people's feelings.

You should be mindful of other people's feelings.

She is mindful that her actions have consequences.

She is mindful that her actions have consequences.

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

be mindful ((that + clause)) to be aware that (sth. is the case) She is mindful that her actions have consequences.

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

A combination of 'mind' + '-ful' (full of). Literally 'full of mind' or 'full of paying attention'.

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

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