mindfulness

noun

mind·​ful·​ness ˈmīn(d)-fəl-nəs 

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

Synonyms

• advertence
• advertency
• attention
• awareness
• cognizance
• consciousness
• ear
• eye
• heed
• knowledge
• note
• notice
• observance
• observation

Examples of mindfulness in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Practicing gratitude, looking for moments of joy and various breathing techniques are some of the mindfulness tools that parents learn. —Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024

Why Mindfulness May Not Work Best In the face of anxieties, many recommend mindfulness. —Tracy Brower, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024

Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. CNN — The pandemic’s effects on teenagers were profound — numerous studies have documented reports of issues with their mental health, social lives and more. —Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024

The standalone analgesic effect that mindfulness produces could be leveraged to help people living with painful conditions. —New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1