WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
mind•ful /ˈmaɪndfəl/USA pronunciation
adj. [usually: be + ~ + of]
mind•ful•ness, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- attentive;
aware:Be mindful of the consequences.
mind•ful•ness, n. [uncountable]
mind•ful
(mīnd′fəl),USA pronunciation adj.
mind′ful•ly, adv.
mind′ful•ness, n.
- attentive, aware, or careful (usually fol. by of ):mindful of one's responsibilities.
- late Middle English mindeful. See mind, -ful 1375–1425
mind′ful•ness, n.
- heedful, thoughtful, regardful.