mindfulness

noun

mind·ful·ness ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs

Synonyms of mindfulness

: the quality or state of being mindful

: the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis

also : such a state of awareness

Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence

his mindfulness of his limited education made him ill at ease around academics

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Experts say this practice can aid stress relief and mindfulness while reducing tension in the body. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 July 2026 The hotel’s central feature is its pool (the largest hotel pool in the area), which sets the scene for an early morning café and a moment of mindfulness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 Nobody wants a cluttered living room—however, maintaining a streamlined space can take a bit of mindfulness. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 The lawyer takes the tenets of mindfulness to heart, and Dusse takes both these tenets and his protagonist to absurd – and sometimes shockingly violent – conclusions. — The Know, Denver Post, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mindfulness

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mindfulness was circa 1530

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mindfulness

noun

Synonyms of mindfulness

Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence

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