Mindful: meaning, definitions and examples

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mindful

 

[ หˆmaษชndfสŠl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

being aware and attentive

Mindful means being conscious or aware of something. It involves being present in the moment and paying attention to one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. It is the practice of focusing on the present moment without judgment.

Synonyms

alert, attentive, aware, conscious

Examples of usage

  • Practicing mindful meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety.
  • She was mindful of her surroundings as she walked through the forest.
  • Being mindful of your breathing can help you relax.
Context #2 | Adjective

considerate of others

Mindful can also mean being considerate of others' feelings and needs. It involves being thoughtful and empathetic towards others, taking their perspectives into account.

Synonyms

considerate, empathetic, sensitive, thoughtful

Examples of usage

  • She was mindful of her friend's feelings and offered her support.
  • It's important to be mindful of how your actions may impact others.
  • Mindful communication involves active listening and empathy.

Translations

Translations of the word "mindful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคšเฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช achtsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sadar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒัะฒั–ะดะพะผะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwaลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณจๆ„ๆทฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attentif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consciente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์˜ ๊นŠ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰ๆ„่ฏ†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐvitaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา› ะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diqqษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consciente

Etymology

The word 'mindful' originated from the Old English word 'myndful', which meant 'mindful'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of being conscious and aware in various contexts. The practice of mindfulness has roots in ancient Buddhist teachings, where it is a key element of meditation and self-awareness practices.

See also: absentmindedness, mind, mindfully, mindfulness, mindlessly, mindset, remind, unmindful.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,544, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.