mind·ful

[mahynd-fuhl]
adjective
attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of ): mindful of one's responsibilities.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English mindeful. See mind, -ful

mind·ful·ly, adverb
mind·ful·ness, noun


heedful, thoughtful, regardful.
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mindful (ˈmaɪndfʊl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj (usually postpositive and foll by of)
keeping aware; heedful: mindful of your duties
 
'mindfully
 
adv
 
'mindfulness
 
n

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Mindful is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Word Origin & History

mindful
mid-14c., from mind + -ful. Related: Mindfulness.
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Example sentences
The participating doctors became more mindful, less burned out and less
  emotionally exhausted.
In the dispute over busing, moreover, the white majority mindful of its own
  interests has proved to be both national and powerful.
Be mindful of what you say now so that you don't have to recant later.
If you do relapse, be mindful that the dose you took the day before you quit
  may now be deadly.
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