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What is another word for Mindful? – 294 Mindful Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    aware attentive observant thoughtful considerate deliberate intentional purposeful conscious heedful vigilant watchful careful meticulous scrupulous diligent industrious thorough assiduous painstaking rigorous exacting precise alert wakeful discerning perceptive sensitive introspective reflective contemplative meditative pensive deliberate calculated measured judicious prudent wise sage discerning astute sharp keen intelligent prudent cautious guarded chary circumspect discreet tactful diplomatic thoughtful kind compassionate empathetic understanding tolerant patient gentle lenient forbearing self-aware self-conscious introspective perceptive sensitive alert vigilant observant attentive mindful heedful careful cautious prudent wise discerning astute sharp intelligent keen judicious deliberate intentional purposeful conscious aware awake watchful vigilant discerning perceptive sensitive alert sharp keen intelligent wise sage prudent cautious chary circumspect discreet tactful diplomatic thoughtful kind compassionate empathetic understanding tolerant patient gentle lenient forbearing

    Meaning of Mindful

    The primary meaning of the word "Mindful" is being consciously aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.

    Definitions

    • Paying attention to the present moment and being conscious of one's thoughts, feelings, and sensations
    • * Having a particular intention or purpose in mind, being deliberate and intentional
    • * Being aware of and attentive to something, such as a person's needs or a situation

    Etymology of Mindful

    The word "Mindful" originates from Old English "mind" (memory, thought) and the suffix "-ful" (characterized by), with roots in Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European
    Historically, the word has been used to describe being aware, attentive, or heedful, with its modern usage expanding to include concepts of meditation and self-awareness

    Example Uses

    • She was mindful of her surroundings and avoided walking alone at night
    • * He was mindful of his thoughts and emotions, and practiced meditation to stay calm
    • * The company was mindful of its environmental impact and implemented sustainable practices

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    careless thoughtless inconsiderate reckless impulsive impetuous hasty rash heedless neglectful indifferent apathetic unaware unconscious oblivious insensitive unfeeling unthinking unmindful forgetful distracted absent-minded preoccupied inattentive neglectful remiss lax slack indolent idle lazy lethargic sluggish dormant inactive inert passive unresponsive unreactive impassive unemotional detached aloof distant indifferent apathetic disinterested unconcerned unbothered untroubled unworried unanxious

    Related Nouns

    awareness attention consciousness mindfulness thoughtfulness consideration deliberation intention purpose consciousness perception sensation feeling emotion sentiment attitude disposition temperament character personality psyche mind brain intellect intelligence wisdom discernment astuteness sharpness keenness intelligence prudence caution discretion tact diplomacy kindness compassion empathy understanding tolerance patience gentleness leniency forbearance self-awareness introspection reflection contemplation meditation pensiveness

    Related Verbs

    observe notice perceive sense feel think ponder reflect contemplate meditate deliberate intend purpose consider heed attend watch guard beware be aware realize understand appreciate value respect care concern worry fret bother trouble mind bother disturb disrupt distract divert absorb engage involve interest intrigue fascinate captivate enthrall mesmerize hypnotize spellbind

    Related Adjectives

    aware attentive thoughtful considerate deliberate intentional purposeful conscious heedful vigilant watchful careful meticulous scrupulous diligent industrious thorough assiduous painstaking rigorous exacting precise alert wakeful discerning