mindfulness

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mindfulness / ˈmaɪndfʊlnɪs/ noun

1. the state or quality of being mindful
2. the practice of giving complete and non-judgmental attention to one's present experience, used as a stress-reduction technique

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

mind•ful /ˈmaɪndfəl/   adj. [usually: be + ~ + of]

1. attentive;
   aware:
   Be mindful of the consequences.

mind•ful•ly, adv. 
mind•ful•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

mind•ful  (mīnd′fəl), adj. 

1. attentive, aware, or careful (usually fol. by of ):
   mindful of one's responsibilities.

• late Middle English mindeful. See mind, -ful 1375–1425

mind′ful•ly, adv. 
mind′ful•ness, n. 
Synonyms

heedful, thoughtful, regardful.