Word meaning
mindful
adjective · MIND-ful
What does mindful mean?
Mindful means conscious or aware of something; focused on the present moment.
Mindful in a sentence
“Be mindful of the step as you leave the train.”
Synonyms for mindful
- aware
- conscious
- attentive
How to remember mindful
- Say it out loud a few times: MIND-ful.
- Write one sentence of your own using mindful, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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- nurture — to care for and encourage the growth or development of.
- oblivious — not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.