mindful
mindful Lexical Profile
mindful Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Conscious, aware, or heedful of something, especially a rule, responsibility, or potential consequence.
"The hikers remained mindful of the rapidly changing weather conditions on the mountain."
Focusing one's awareness calmly and intentionally on the present moment, including one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
"Practicing mindful breathing for ten minutes a day can significantly reduce workplace stress."
Word Nuance & Usage
When used in the sense of being aware of a specific fact or obligation, 'mindful' is almost always used predicatively and followed by 'of' or a 'that' clause (e.g., 'mindful of the risks'). In the psychological sense of present-moment awareness, it is freely used both before a noun and after a linking verb.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'gemyndful', meaning 'having a good memory' or 'attentive', formed from 'gemynd' (mind, memory) and the suffix '-ful'. The modern psychological sense of calm, non-judgmental awareness emerged in the 20th century as a translation of the Pali Buddhist term 'sati'.