mindful
Definition
Adjective: 1. Conscious or aware of something: Being mindful means paying attention to or keeping something in your thoughts. It often implies a deliberate focus on a particular fact, responsibility, or condition. 2. Attentive, heedful: It describes a state of being careful and considerate regarding something.
Usage
The adjective "mindful" is typically used with the preposition "of" to form the phrase "mindful of", which specifies what one is aware of or attentive to. It is a formal and considered word, often used in written and spoken English to indicate careful thought or consideration.
Examples
- General Awareness:
- She was always mindful of her spending, carefully tracking every purchase.
- Please be mindful of the time; we need to leave in ten minutes.
- Regarding Responsibilities or Rules:
- As a teacher, he is mindful of his duty to provide a safe learning environment.
- Drivers must be mindful of the new traffic laws.
- In Response to Feedback or Criticism:
- Mindful of the committee's feedback, the team revised their proposal.
- He was mindful of her feelings and chose his words carefully.
Advanced Usage
- "To be mindful that...": This structure introduces a clause stating the specific thing one is aware of.
- The architect was mindful that the design had to be both beautiful and functional.
- In Psychology and Wellness: In modern contexts, "mindful" is central to the concept of mindfulness, which is the practice of maintaining a non-judgmental state of heightened awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, and surroundings in the present moment.
- She practices mindful breathing to reduce stress.
Variants and Related Words
- Mindfulness (n): The quality or state of being conscious or aware. In psychology, it refers to a meditation technique focusing on present-moment awareness.
- The course teaches techniques for cultivating mindfulness.
- Mindfully (adv): In a mindful manner.
- He listened mindfully to the concerns of his colleagues.
Synonyms
- Aware (of): Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
- Conscious (of): Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; often implies a degree of deliberate thought.
- Heedful (of): Paying careful attention.
- Cognizant (of): Formal word for being aware or having knowledge.
Antonyms
- Unmindful: Not conscious or aware.
- Heedless: Showing a reckless lack of care or attention.
- Oblivious: Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To keep/bear in mind": To remember or consider something. This phrase is conceptually related to being mindful.
- Keep in mind that the store closes early today.
- "To be mindful of the fact that...": A formal way to introduce an important consideration.
- We must be mindful of the fact that our resources are limited.
Adjective
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bearing in mind; attentive to
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ever mindful of her health
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mindful of his responsibilities
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mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action
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