mindfulness

noun

mind·​ful·​ness ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs How to pronounce mindfulness (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being mindful
2
: 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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Science attests to the link between mindfulness and stress reduction, well-being and healing after trauma. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 November begins with an introspective new moon in Scorpio, igniting your sixth house of productivity and mindfulness. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Now, the same smart technological advances that keep us glued to our screens may now also be able to train even the most resistant brains in the practice of meditation and mindfulness. New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024 Budding DJs can choose from one of five double-sided records in a rainbow of colors and musical styles: country, hip-hop, pop, mindfulness, and kids’ classics. Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mindfulness 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mindfulness was circa 1530

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“Mindfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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