Word
mindful
Phoneticsmind·ful, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmaɪndfəɫ/
UK/mˈaɪndfəl/
Definitions
01aware or careful
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. remembering to think about something or being careful not to forget it.
adj. maintaining awareness of a specific factor or potential consequence; often takes the preposition 'of'.
“Please be mindful of the neighbors when you leave the party late at night.”
“The committee must remain mindful of the budget constraints while selecting the final design for the new library.”
02psychological awareness
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. focusing your mind on the present moment in a calm way.
adj. relating to the practice of mindfulness; maintaining a non-judgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences.
“She takes a few mindful breaths every morning to help her stay calm at work.”
“Mindful meditation has been shown to reduce stress levels by encouraging practitioners to observe their thoughts without immediate reaction.”
Antonyms
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'of'. Frequently used in both psychological contexts and general advice regarding safety or social consideration.
Pitfall
He was mindful for the rules.
He was mindful of the rules.
The adjective 'mindful' collocations with the preposition 'of', not 'for'.
Real-World Examples
“That said, it may be worth being mindful of what you say in front of your child, even when you assume they're not listening or can't yet understand.” “Abraham won’t say; he’s mindful of protecting his sources.” Etymology
From Middle English myndeful, myndefull, from Old English ġemyndful (“of good memory”), equivalent to mind + -ful.
From mind + -ful.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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