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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Luckily, there are plenty of tools available to get started with mindfulness practice these days, many of them free. Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025 This is a time to practice mindfulness, rest and recharge. Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025 Just like the Nômade property in Tulum, Nômade Temple Holbox is mindfulness focused to the core, offering experiences ranging from introductory yoga classes to more out-there wellness experiences like lucid dreaming sound journeys. Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The next several weeks are going to be full of mindfulness in the realm of our sentiments. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025 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 26 Sep. 2025.

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