Synonyms of mindfulness

mindfulness

noun

ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 

as in awareness

a state of being aware

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awareness
• attention
• consciousness
• knowledge
• note
• observation
• notice
• mind
• ear
• observance
• eye
• cognizance
• care
• heed
• advertency
• advertence
• perception
• understanding
• consideration
• regard
• concern
• hyperawareness
• recognition
• hyperconsciousness
• thought
• watch
• discernment
• apprehension
• grasp
• advisement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• disregard
• unawareness
• obliviousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mindfulness

But the Himalayan nation of Bhutan is taking the idea 20 steps further by building an entire mindfulness city. —Lilit Marcus, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025

Drop isn’t really a cautionary tale about mindfulness and staying present in the age of devices. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025

If you’re intrigued by Buddhist philosophy or the neuroscience of mindfulness, geek out. —Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025

There’s also walking meditation, a foundational mindfulness technique. —Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025