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

Reed suggests building emotional regulation techniques, such as simple breathing exercises and mindfulness practices, to help your tween manage overwhelming feelings. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 June 2024

After a few seconds, the podcast switched to a mindfulness exercise; plinky-planky meditative music and all. —Joe Utichi, Deadline, 13 June 2024

The final workshop is dedicated to anxiety reduction through mindfulness and grounding techniques. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024

The global market for mindfulness meditation apps is booming, while there’s comparatively zilch for the jhānas. —Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1